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THE 

THIRTY-FOURTH 

National Encampment 

Q. A. R. 

CHICAGO, 1900. 



REPORTS OF 

OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES. 



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of the 



Officers and Chairmen of Committees 



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Thirty=Fourth National Encampment 



Q. A. R. 



Chicago, 



Illinois, 



August 26=30, 



1900. 



CHICAGO: 

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Officers of the General Committee. 

Joel M. Longenecker, Francis A. Riddle, 

Chairman Attorney 

John C. Black. E. A. Bigelow, 

Vice-Chairman Secretary 

John R. Walsh, William H. Harper, 

Treasurer Executive Director 

Executive Committee. 

J. H. Wood, Chairman J. W. Burst 

John McLaren, James J. Healy 

Vice-Chairman J. C. Irey 

E. A. Bigelow. Secretary Wm. H. Harper 

Fred W. Upham Joel M. Longenecker, 
Edward C. Young Ex-Officio 

Edward D. Redington 

Chairmen of Committees. 

Auditing.— W. D. C. Street. 

Bureau of Information and Public Comfort. — John J. Tobias. 

Badges. — James J. Healy. 

Camp-Fires and Reunions. — John C. Bonnell. 

Colored Troops. — C. W. DeMond. 

Decorations and Illuminations. — L. W. Pitcher. 

Entertainment. — Dr. J. C. Irey. 

Entertainment of Visiting Ladies, Auxiliary Societies. — Mrs. Eliza- 
beth Means. 

Finance. — Wm. H. Harper. 

Fireworks. — K. C. Pardee. 

Free Quarters.— R. H. Peters. 

Grand Stand. — H. P. Thompson. 

Horses and Carriages. — James W. Nye. 

Hotels, Boarding and Lodging Houses. — Jos. A. McCartney. 

Invitations and Courtesies. — John C. Black. 

Ladies' Auxiliary. — A. J. Burbank. 

Legislation. — C. Porter Johnson. 

Medical Department. — Dr. Thomas J. Robeson. 

Military Organizations. — Charles Fitz Simons. 

Music. — Aaron F. Walcott. 

Parade and Review. — James O'Donfiell. 

Parks and Boulevards. — Joseph 'Donnersberger. 

Patriotic Religious Exercises. — Rt. Rev. Samuel Fallows. 

Press. — Wm. Penn Nixon, Chairman ; Chas. R. Macloon, Press Repre- 
sentative. 

Printing. — Fred W. Upham. 

Public Order. — Thomas J. Brown. 

Transportation. — George H. Heafford. 

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FEB 9 t916 



Report of the Chairman of the Executive 
Committee. 



To Hon. Joel M. Longeneckek, Chairman of the General Committee 34th 

National Encampment. Grand Army of the Republic. 

Dear Sir: — I transmit herewith the reports of the Executive Director 
and the chairmen of various committees covering in detail the arrange- 
ments for the entertainment of the 34th National Encampment, G. A. R., 
held in Chicago. August 26th to 30th. 1900. These reports have been passed 
upon and approved by the Executive Committee. Inasmuch as my partici- 
pation in the affairs of the Executive Committee was not active until I 
assumed the chairmanship upon the death of Chairman Wood, I shall not 
attempt to review the work of the committee. The necessity of such 
reviev,-. however, is obviated by the fullness of the report of the Executive 
Director. 

I am convinced that the work of the Executive Committee and the 
Sub-Committees was faithfully done, and as the result of such work the 
34th Encampment was the equal if not the superior of all its predecessors. 

I desire to sincerely thank all who assisted in the work, either by 
contributions of money or time. Their gifts were acceptable and were 
bestowed upon an object worthy of the generosity of the donors. 

Respectfully submitted. 

JOHN McLaren. 

Chairman. 



Report of the Executive Director. 



I was appointed Executive Director by his Honor, Mayor Harrison, 
and the General Committee, on December 5th, 1899. My previous experi- 
ence with public fimctions told me that the labor in discharging the duties 
of this fjosition would be arduous and long continued, but the occasion 
and the cause stimulated in mc the resolution to use my best efforts to 
make the Encampment a magnificent success. To this end I labored 
unceasingly. The completed work as set forth in detail in the reports of 
the chairmen of the various committees now submitted, judging by the 
commendation passed upon it by the press and public, was well performed, 
and made the 34th in many respects the most remarkable and successful 
Encampm.ent ever held. 

While the reports cover in the main the work performed and the 
results attained, yet they are silent as to many incidents in connection 
with the work, hence, it seems proper that I should attempt to cover the 
neglected points and to give credit where credit is due to the many who 
assisted in carrying to completion our great undertaking. 

The citizens of Chicago received our visitors with great enthusiasm, 
and extended to them generous hospitality, thus assisting the Local Enter- 
tainment Committee in redeeming every promise made when the Encamp- 
ment was located in Chicago. 

The Executive Committee was charged with the duty of making all 
arrangements for entertaining the Encampment, and its work was carefully 
and conscientiously done. The fabric of success produced by the united 
efforts of its members is a splendid tribute to their energy and faithfulness, 
and entitles them to the "well done" of the Grand Army of the Republic. 
I desire to thank the members of the Executive Committee for the many 
manifestations of their confidence in me and their untiring support during 
my entire term of service. I recall this with thankfulness and will treasure 
it among the many pleasant memories of the Encampment. 

I cannot too highly commend the generous support given by the 
newspapers of the city in advertising the Encampment and in using their 
potent influence to further its every interest. They showed a spirit of 

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devotion to Chicago and of loyalty to the Grand Army organization which 
is worthy of the fullest praise. 

The city oflficials granted many favors. RIaj'or Harrison, with enthusi- 
astic spirit, gave ns every assistance in his power. Chief Kipley left no 
stone unturned to assist us and to assure the safety and protection of 
the thousands of visitors to the city during Encampment week. The 
record made by his department during this week merits the praise of 
all good citizens and the grateful recognition of the Encampment officials. 

I desire to make grateful acknowledgment to the Board of Education 
of the City of Chicago for its action in placing at the disposal of our 
Executive Committee, without expense, all of the schoolhouses of the city 
of Chicago, to be used for free quarters, and to express to the board our 
high appreciation of this most generous act. 

The Coliseum Company is entitled to thanks for its generous and 
public spirited action in donating to us the Coliseum for the Patriotic 
Religious exercises on the afternoon and evening of Sunday, August 26th. 

Sheriff Magerstadt and the county commissioners kindly placed at 
our disposal the courtrooms of Cook County for reunion purposes, and 
were most generous in decorations on the county building. This action 
was highly appreciated, saved us a large amount of money, and provided 
us with more convenient meeting places for the various organizations 
than could have been had elsewhere. 

Mr. Williams, owner of the Keith building, at Wabash avenue and 
Monroe street, through his agent, M. L. Pearce. kindly gave to us the 
use of the first floor of this building free of rent. Here were located 
during the Encampment the Committee on Free Quarters, the Bureau of 
Information, the Medical Department, Committee on Carriages, and the 
Committee on Hotels, Boarding and Lodging Houses. This building, 
because of its central location and its adaptability to our purposes, made 
most convenient headquarters for the committees named. The action of 
Mr. Williams v/as most generous and was highly appreciated. 

The park boards did their full share in arranging for the entertaining 
of the Encampment. 

Lincoln Park Board gave tenting ground to posts bringing their 
tents, and made in the park a beautiful display of flowers in patriotic 
designs emblematic of the occasion. 

The West Park Board kindly permitted the Veterans' Road Race 
to be run over its boulevards, and furnished its police force to maintain 
order and to look after the comfort and safety of the very large number 
of visitors who viewed the race. 

The South Park Board was asked for much and responded in a spirit 
of the greatest liberality. It furnished a plot of ground east of the Illinois 



Central railroad, at Van Biiren street, for the fireworks display; it per- 
mitted the erection of the grand and reviewing stands on the Lake Front, 
and it practically turned over to us Michigan boulevard from Van Buren 
to Twelfth street for the Court of Honor. It also generously permitted 
the use of Washington Park for the sham battle, and extended to us many 
other courtesies and favors. 

To each of these boards I extend sincere thanks for contributions to 
the success of the Encampment. 

To Secretary Gage, for his action in sending to Chicago the revenue 
cutters to participate in the naval parade, I would make grateful 
acknowledgment. 

Congressman Henry S. Boutell gave valuable service to the Encamp- 
ment. He procured the passage of a resolution by Congress giving to us 
two captured cannon from which the official souvenir badges were made. 

Mr. Hobart C. Chatfield-Taylor greatly assisted in entertaining our 
distinguished guests, and for his kindness in this behalf I would return 
sincere thanks. 

The railroads entering Chicago were alive to the interests of the 
Encampment and in every way possible co-operated with our committees 
in arranging for the comfort and convenience of our guests. The large 
increase of business severely taxed their operating departments, but the 
crowds were handled without serious delay or accident of any kind. 

I desire to return thanks to the Chicago Telephone Company for 
furnishing, without charge, telephones for our headquarters ; to the 
Jewett Typewriter Company and the United Typewriter Supplies Com- 
pany for typewriters kindly loaned to us ; and to the Tobey Furniture 
Company for the loan of all furniture needed for our headquarters. 

Mr. George W. Cook, of Denver, Colorado, deserves sincere thanks 
for bringing to the Encampment the G. W. Cook Zouave Drum and Fife 
Corps, at his own expense. The music of this organization inspired the 
comrades with the spirit of '6i, and added greatly to the pleasure of the 
Encampment. 

Credit is due the officers and employes of the street and elevated 
railway companies for the splendid manner in which they handled the 
crowds. The Encampment brought to them larger crowds to handle than 
they had been called on to take care of since 1893, the World's Fair year, 
and yet the work was done, and done smoothly. The almost entire absence 
of accidents speaks highly for the managing officials and tells the story 
of care and faithfulness on the part of the employes. 

The Patriotic Religious exercises held in the Coliseum on Sunday, 
August 26th, in the afternoon and evening, were among the most inter- 
esting and enjoyable meetings of the week. 

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The parade of the Naval Veterans of the Civil War, which occurred 
on Monday, August 27ih, was a very creditable affair and was greatly 
enjoyed by the "Tars" who participated in it. 

On Monday evening the National Association Union Ex-Prisoners 
of War held a grand camp-fire and reunion at the Coliseum. This was 
a meeting of unusual interest, and was largely attended by ex-prisoners 
and others. 

On Tuesday, August 28th, occurred the Grand Army Parade. This 
was the great outdoor affair of the Encampment. The Mayor suggested 
by proclamation that this day be observed as a holiday. This suggestion 
being heartily endorsed by the business interests of the city the pursuits 
of commerce were generally abandoned for the day and the people of the 
city in gala attire flocked to the line of march to see the veterans of 1861 
marching under the starry emblem, the red, white and blue. The turnout 
of posts and Grand Army organizations was immense. The parade moved 
promptly at the appointed hour, and was ably managed. Six hours were 
occupied in the march. It was, indeed, a magnificent sight to see the 
veterans of '61, old in years but with hearts young and resolute, march- 
ing again and keeping step to the music of the inspiring drums. The 
decorations along the line of march were numerous and arranged in 
highly artistic effects. These decorations were greatly enjoyed and made 
the comrades feel that Chicago had put on her best appearance for their 
entertainment and enjoyment. 

The series of War Song Concerts given in the coliseum during the 
Encampment was a unique feature in the entertainment of guests, and 
furnished pleasure to all who attended them. 

A splendid display of fireworks was given on the Lake Front each 
night during the Encampment, and was one of the most pleasing of the 
week's entertainments. 

The sham battle in Washington Park on Thursday afternoon was 
one of the most successful events of the week. It attracted a very large 
crowd of visitors and gave to many their first impression as to what a 
real battle is. The comrades certainly enjoyed this exhibition and voted 
it a great success. Colonel Edward C. Young, Colonel J. E. Stuart and 
Colonel J. B. Sanborn had charge of the arrangements for the sham 
battle and acquitted themselves most creditably. 

An invitation was sent at an early date to Comrade and President 
McKinley. It was promptly accepted and the assurance was given that 
the President would attend the Encampment. Very complete arrange- 
ments were made for his reception and entertainment. At the last moment, 
owing to the stress of public business, he was compelled to reluctantly 
withdraw his acceptance to our invitation and to send word that he could 



not at that time leave the capital. It was a great disappointment to us 
all, and especially to the thousands of our visitors who came to Chicago 
hoping and expecting to see the President. The inability of Comrade 
McKinley to be with us is the one great regret that darkens the memory 
of Encampment week. 

Messrs. Wilson and Marshall were elected architects of the Encamp- 
ment. How well they did their work is a matter of history. The scheme 
of the Court of Honor was the product of their brains. Its glory was 
the child of their genius. Its beauty could only have been woven in the 
loom of an artistic mind. 

The badge contract was awarded to Messrs. S. D. Childs & Co., of 
Chicago, and in consideration of receiving the souvenir badge privilege 
they furnished all the badges needed for the Encampment without cost 
to the Executive Committee. These badges were the most beautiful ever 
provided by an encampment committee, and were greatly admired, alike 
by officers, delegates and visiting comrades. 

I would commend each committee for the work done by it, and the 
various committeemen for the loyalty and fidelity with which they dis- 
charged the duties entrusted to them. The work was enormous. It could 
not have been done by one man or one committee ; it was necessary to 
divide the labor, and each committee wrought well in its own sphere of 
usefulness. The result was obtained by each contributing its quota to the 
whole. 

I desire to compliment the Hon. Joel M. Longenecker, Chairman of 
the General Committee and ex-officio a member of the Executive Com- 
mittee, for the work done by him in connection with the Encampment. 
He labored earnestly and contributed no small portion to the final success. 

Major E. A. Bigelow, Secretary of the General and Executive Com- 
mittees, approached his duties with great enthusiasm and rendered 
efficient service. 

The work of the Committee on Entertainment was most faithfully 
and intelligently performed. The excursion to Milwaukee on the whale- 
back, "Christopher Columbus,'" given to the delegates and their friends, 
was a most enjoyable affair and was a fitting close to a week replete with 
happy meetings, pleasant reunions and good cheer. Dr. J. C. Irey, chair- 
man of this committee, labored untiringly in the interest of the Encamp- 
ment, and to his labor and unflagging zeal much of our success is due. 

The work of Captain R. H. Peters, Chairman of the Committee on 
Free Quarters, was eminently satisfactory to both the Encampment officers 
and the visiting comrades. His duties were laborious and hedged about 
with many perplexities, but every duty was ably and faithfully discharged, 

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and the comfort of our guests was well assured because every detail had 
been carefully and conscientiously arranged. 

The Medical Corps was under the direction of Dr. Thomas J. Robeson, 
Chairman, who appointed Dr. Arthur R. Reynolds, City Health Commis- 
sioner, Vice-Chairman. Dr. Robeson generously took the time from his 
own practice, without compensation, to attend to the duties of this depart- 
ment, and his work was performed in a most acceptable manner. All sick 
and injured were promptly cared for. 

Our Committee on Press and our Press Representative, Mr. C. R. 
Macloon, gave splendid service to the cause and contributed largely to the 
success of the Encampment. 

Mention should also be made of Captain Jos. A. McCartney, Chair- 
man of the Committee on Hotels, Boarding and Lodging Houses, and 
Prof. J. J. Tobias, Chairman of the Bureau of Information, each of whom 
faithfully discharged the arduous duties assigned to him. 

Comrade J. C. Bonnell, Chairman of the Committee on Camp-fires and 
Reunions, rendered services of inestimable value. The amount of work 
assigned to this committee was extremely large, but every detail was care- 
fully arranged and the management of Chairman Bonnell made the 
Thirty-fourth National Encampment remarkable for the large number of 
successful Camp-fires and Reunions held. 

Comrade Thomas H. Brown, Chairman of the Committee on Public 
Order, was most assiduous in his attention to the duties of his committee, 
and carefully discharged every duty assigned to him. 

The committees representing the Woman's Relief Corps and the Ladies 
of the G. A. R. were most active in looking after the comfort of our lady 
guests, and entertained them in a highly acceptable manner. 

Owing to the sudden death of Col. A. J. Burbank, Chairman of the 
Committee on Ladies' Auxiliary Organizations, there is no report from 
this committee. 

The local posts gave the Encampment loyal support and were particu- 
larly active in looking after the comfort of the visiting comrades. 

I greatly regret the absence of a report from the Committee on 
Invitations and Courtesies, caused by the present serious illness of General 
John C. Black, Chairman of that committee. The invitation prepared by 
our committee was, it is believed, the handsomest ever issued by an 
Encampment. It was a work of art, and its artistic beauty invited the 
highest praise from all who saw it. There were 10,000 sent out. The 
replies to the invitations were carefully noted upon receipt, and very full 
arrangements were made for the reception and entertainment of our 
invited guests. Many distinguished people were extended courtesies by 
this committee. Prominent among these was the Spanish Minister, Duke 

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de Arcos, whose acceptance of our invitation, in the light of the relations 
recently existing between our country and Spain, was a graceful act. The 
duties of this committee were most ably discharged, and its members 
received the highest praise from all visitors who came in contact with 
them. 

Colonel Joseph H. Wood, the Chairman of the Executive Committee, 
Vi^as prominent in the movement which resulted in bringing the Encamp- 
ment to Chicago. Upon his election to the chairmanship of the Executive 
Committee he entered into the work with enthusiastic spirit, and brought 
to the discharge of his duties a business training and experience which 
well fitted him for the complicated and trying duties he was called upon 
to perform. His sudden death, which occurred a few days after the close 
of the Encampment, was a great shock to those who labored with him 
for the Encampment, and a positive loss to the city of Chicago. He was 
a true friend, a good citizen, an honest man, and a loyal member of the 
Grand Army of the Republic. 

Upon the death of Colonel Wood the duties of chairman of the 
Executive Committee were assumed by Major John McLaren, the vice- 
chairman, who made a most acceptable chairman. His rich business 
experience enabled him to give to the committee very valuable service in 
the settlement of its affairs. 

The death of General Albert D. Shaw, late Commander-in-Chief, 
which occurred in Washington, D. C, a few days ago, has cast a shadow 
upon the memory of the Encampment. General Shaw was an able man, 
a most enthusiastic member of the Grand Army of the Republic, and 
deeply devoted to the v.-elfare of the order. 

My work in connection with the Encampment brought to my notice 
manj' instances of the hearty good-will of Chicago's people for the soldiers 
of the Civil war. It would be impossible to mention them all, but certainly 
one deserves special notice. It gave me very great pleasure because it 
seemed to be the voice of the people, although it was the act of a single 
man. It certainly proved that one of Chicago's most prominent citizens 
remembers with loving gratitude the services rendered by the "boys in 
blue," from 1861 to 1865. 

On August 27th Mr. Potter Palmer sent for me, and when I called 
on him he said that he feared that misfortune would, in one form or 
another, come to many of the veterans while in Chicago, and that he 
wanted to do something to assist any that might be in need of financial 
aid. After a brief discussion of the question he handed me the following 
letter: 



Chicago, August 27th, 1900. 
William H. Harper, Esq., 

Executive Director G. A. R. Encampment. Chicago. 
Dear Sir : — I take pleasure in authorizing you to draw on me to the 
extent of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000), in sums as you may desire, for 
individual members of the Grand Army who may be in need of assistance 
before leaving the city. 

Yours truly, 

Potter Palmer. 
I think this letter needs no comment ; it speaks for itself. I am, 
however, pleased to report that it was not necessary to call on Mr. Palmer 
for any part of the amount offered. 

It maj- be well here to speak of the financial features of the Encamp- 
ment and its beneficial effects on the business interests of the city. At 
the close of the Encampment it was estimated by many prominent in 
mercantile circles that fully $1,000,000 was expended by our visitors in 
the locality of State street alone. This, when considered in connection 
with the enormous increase in travel on railroads, street cars and elevated 
lines, the over-crowded hotels and restaurants, and the great activity in 
all lines of business incident to such a large influx of visitors, clearly 
proves that aside from patriotic motives, the people were fully and amply 
rewarded for their generous subscriptions toward the entertainment of the 
veterans of the Civil war. 

The Encampment was in every respect a splendid success. The attend- 
ance was unusually large. The arrangements for the comfort and enter- 
tainment of our guests were carefully planned and successfully carried 
out. Even the weather was propitious. 

The Executive Committee is to be congratulated that it so managed 
the affairs of the Encampment as to produce the results obtained with 
the amount of money at its disposal. 

Respectfully submitted, 

WILLIAM H. HARPER, 

Executive Director. 



Report of the Chairman of the Finance 
Committee. 



In July, 1899, the committee having in charge the efforts to obtain the 
location of the next annual encampment in Chicago, asked me to take the 
chairmanship of the Finance Committee, and after mature consideration, I 
accepted the position, and assumed the responsibility of raising $100,000, 
or such amount of money as might be necessary to defray the expenses of 
the encampment. I proceeded to, and did, make up a committee of repre- 
sentative business men. 

This committee was not asked to, and did not, solicit any contribu- 
tions or raise any money to meet the preliminary expenses in connection 
with the location of the Encampment in Chicago. 

After Chicago had secured the coveted honor the committee having 
in charge the preliminaries leading up to the location of the Thirty- 
fourth National Encampment in Chicago, held a meeting on October 
20th, 1899, and disbanded, and the members of that committee at once 
resolved themselves into a General Committee, and assumed the entire 
control of all arrangements for the entertainment of the Encampment. 
On the next day the General Committee appointed an Executive 
Committee, which consisted of nine members and the chairman of the 
General Committee, who was ex-officio a member. This committee was 
clothed with complete authority over the disbursement of all funds 
and was given full supervision and control of all arrangements for and 
management of the Encampment. On the same day the General Com- 
mittee made the preliminary Finance Committee the permanent one, 
and elected me chairman of the same with authority to add to the 
committee from time to time such persons as should seem to me fit 
and proper. Ilonorable James H. Eckles was elected Vice-Chairman 
and Mr. John R. Walsh was elected Treasurer of the committee. The 
additional names for the Finance Committee were selected by me and 
my action was ratified by the General Committee November 4th, 1899. 
In the selection of these names great care was exercised. My endeavor 
was to cover all lines of trade and to select only such as had the time 

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and ability to render services worthy of the cause. I believe the results 
obtained justify the selections made. 

On the 5th day of December, 1899, I was appointed Executive 
Director by His Honor Mayor Harrison, and the General Committee, 
and given full authority over the affairs of the Encampment, subject 
only to the Executive Committee. When I assumed the duties of this 
position it was with the intention on my part, and with the understanding 
on the part of the General Committee, that I should be relieved of the 
duties of the chairmanship of the Finance Committee. In furtherance 
of this understanding strenuous efforts were made to secure another 
chairman to relieve me from my double duties; but these efforts having 
failed I was compelled to carry the burden of double work. On February 
1st, 1900, Mr. R. T. Perry assumed the duties of Secretary of the com- 
mittee, having been elected to the position by the Executive Committee. 

The work of raising funds was actively begun in February, and, 
with the aid of Sub-Finance Committees representing different branches 
of business, I obtained 944 subscriptions, aggregating $83,282.75, an 
average of $88.22 for each subscription. 

I desire to acknowledge the support and generous confidence given 
me by the various members of the Finance Committee and the chairmen 
and members of the Sub-Committees. To mention all to whom great 
credit is due would make this report entirely too long, but, without 
detracting from the splendid service rendered by many, I am constrained 
to make special mention of the work of the Sub-Committee on Railroads. 
This committee rendered invaluable service to the Encampment, and 
with its co-operation I received from the roads entering Chicago a 
larger amount of money than had ever been contributed in any year 
by the roads entering an encampment city. The generosity of the 
hotels should not be passed in silence; with one or two exceptions 
they did all that could be expected of them. The street railway com- 
panies did splendidly; their contributions came early and were cheerfully 
given. The newspapers of the city earned the lasting gratitude of the 
members of the Finance Committee; they placed their columns at the 
service of the committee, and by their united and earnest support 
rendered assistance that was indispensable to the success of our under- 
taking. 

The City Council, by ordinance, appropriated $10,000 to apply upon 
the expense of the arches erected upon Michigan avenue, but, because 
of the legal question as to the right to make an appropriation for this 
purpose, the money was never paid. The failure to receive this money, 
upon which we had counted with perfect confidence, caused the Finance 
Committee serious trouble and embarrassment. The Citv Council in 



making this appropriation showed a spirit of loyalty to the Encampment, 
and in this spirit Mayor Harrison and all the city officials heartily 
concurred. 

After all bills had been presented and all collectible subscriptions 
had been paid, it was seen that our liabilities exceeded our assets by 
about $3,000. This condition of affairs being presented to Mayor 
Harrison and the Finance Committee of the City Council, an item of 
$3,000 was inserted in the annual budget in January, and was passed 
by the City Council without a dissenting voice. This money has been 
paid and appears in the subscription list published herewith as a subscrip- 
tion by the City of Chicago. To Mayor Harrison, the Common Council 
of the City of Chicago, and especially to Alderman William Mavor. 
Chairman of the Finance Committee, I desire to return sincere thanks 
for their very great services in procuring for us this appropriation. 

Under our plan of organization, not only the responsibility of raising 
the necessary funds was placed upon the Finance Committee, but it was 
also charged with the duty of disbursing the same. Payments were made 
by warrants drawn on the Treasurer, signed by the Chairman and 
Secretary of the Finance Committee. Before warrants were drawn all 
payments were authorized by the Executive Committee, and a voucher 
was made and approved by the Chairman of the Executive Committee 
and the Chairman of the Auditing Committee. The Executive Com- 
mittee made all contracts. In all matters involving the expenditure of 
money bids were invited, and no contract v.-as made until after most 
careful investigation of the responsibility of the person or firm making 
the lowest bid, the quality of the article to be furnished, and the cost 
of the same. 

After the Encampment the cots were sold, and the money received 
for them was credited to the Committee on Free Quarters, and all other 
money received from the sale of property was credited to the committee 
to which the article when purchased had been charged. This being 
so, the amovmt charged against the various committees is the net amount 
expended by each committee. 

Soon after my connection with the preliminary Finance Committee 
T became convinced that the people of Chicago wanted the Encampment, 
and, wanting it, would cheerfully contribute the funds required to make 
it a success worthy of our honored guest, the Grand Army of the 
Republic, and in keeping with Chicago's reputation for generous 
hospitality. This the people did, and I am glad of this opportunity to 
sincerely thank every contributor and to express the grateful apprecia- 
tion of the Finance Committee for the hearty and generous response to 
the appeal for funds. 

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The Thirty-fonrih was perhaps the largest Encampment ever held. 
No money was spared to secure the comfort and proper entertainment 
of our guests. The street decorations w^ere the most beautiful and 
elaborate ever seen at an encampment, and yet an examination of the 
figures given below, showing the encampment expenses in various cities 
will demonstrate the fact that the finances of this committee were care- 
fully handled and economically expended: 

Washington $148,696.57 

St. Louis (about) 100,000.00 

Pittsburgh 91,369.47 

Boston 88.593.67 

Buffalo 74.954 • 50 

Cincinnati 87,180.94 

Philadelphia 89,669.40 

Louisville 67,522.29 

Chicago 83,917 . 1 1 

On February 21, 1901. the Executive Committee appropriated the 
balance of cash on hand, after the payment of all bills, for the purpose 
of publishing and distributing the report. 

The following is a condensed statement of receipts and expenditures. 

Receipts. 

Subscriptions $83,282.75 

Official Programme 1.442.99 $84,725.74 

Expenditures. 

Printing and Stationery $ 779-22 

Finance Committee 3,672.31 

Committee on Invitations and Courtesies 1,695.42 

Committee on Press 931.00 

Rent 1,086.16 

General Expenses 10.345.41 

Committee on Entertainment 6.571. 15 

Street Decorations 25.915.92 

Committee on Camp-Fires and Reunions 930.93 

Committee on Grand Stands 5,064.70 

Committee on Free Quarters ^5. 331. 36 

Committee on Religious Exercises 943.50 

Naval Committee 822.58 

Military Committee 1,578.90 

Medical Committee 389.28 

Bureau of Information 2,446.26 

Committee on Fire Works 2.646.55 

Committee on Parade 2,250.13 

Committee on Hotels. Boarding and Lodging 

Houses 516.23 83.917. 1 1 

Cash on hand $ 808.63 

WILLIAM H. HARPER 
Chairman. 



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Itemized Expenses of Committees. 



Printing and Stationery. 
Amount not properly chargeable 
to sub-committees $779-32 

Finance Committee. 

Printing $ 326.82 

Postage 300 . 00 

Salaries 3,039.19 

Sundry Expenses 6.30 $3,672.31 

Committee on Invitations. 

Printing $964.75 

Postage 400.00 

Salaries 326.67 

Sundry Expenses 4.00 $1,695.42 

Committee on Press. 

Printing $ 10.00 

Salaries gio . 00 

Sundry Expenses 11.00 $931.00 

General Expense. 

Printing $ 204.86 

Telephone, Telegraph and Mes- 
senger service 158.30 

Advertising 64 . 76 

Typewriters, rent and supplies... 64.60 

Salaries 6,930.00 

PTall rent 600 . 00 

Decorating 795 . 00 

Lunches 118.80 

Decorating Memorial Hall 200.00 

Stenography 83.45 

Sundry Expenses 1,219.94 $10,439.71 

Credit. 
Refunds and sale of property. . . . $94-30 

$10,345.41 
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Entertainment Committee. 

Hotel bills $2,523.09 

Milwaukee excursion 2,025.00 

Army nurses 497 . 00 

Livery ;48.93 

Lunches 376.00 

Postage 124 . 30 

Printing 3 . 50 

Alusic 4500 

Sundry Expenses 228.33 $6,571.15 

Committee on Street Decorations. 

Plaster relief work $15,245.00 

Carpenter work 1,600.00 

Electric lights 5,800.00 

Calcium lights 120.00 

Decorations 1.950.00 

Flags 450.00 

Banners 60.00 

Architects 802.72 

Engraving 16.35 $26,044.07 

Credit. 
By sale of flags 128.15 

$25,915.92 

Committee on Free Quarters. 

Cots $15,390.76 

Wash Basins and Cuspidors 115 -72 

Towels 37 -60 

Toilet Paper 65 . 00 

Matresses 105.00 

Rent of Chairs 85.00 

Rent 300.00 

Plumbing 52. 13 

Electric Light 50.00 

Gas 288.50 

Water 33-90 

Printing 344- IS 

Postage 50 . 00 

Janitor Service and Labor 1,240.66 

Salaries 911.77 

Sundry Expenses \'/2.22 $19,242.41 

Credit. 

Sale of Cots $3,798.54 

Sale of Cuspidors, Washbasins 

and other property 112. 51 $3,911.05 



$15.331 .36 



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Committee on Religious Exercises. 

Printing $127.45 

Music 587 . 00 

Flags 37.40 

Traveling Expenses 85. 15 

Carriages 21.50 

Sundry Expenses 85.00 $943.50 

Naval Committee. 

Printing $ 63.50 

Rent of Tent and Furniture 80.00 

Music 415.00 

Postage 20 . 00 

Horses 12 . 00 

Plumbing 14-73 

Labor 3 . 00 

Sundry Expenses 214.35 $822.58 

Committee on Grand Stands. 

Construction $4-391 . 00 

Awning 49 . 28 

Plumbing 70 . 00 

Decorating 203 . 50 

Rent of chairs 305 . 97 

Signs 14.00 

Printing 17.90 

Sundry Expenses 13.05 $5,064.70 

Committee on Camp-fires and Reunions. 

Hall rent $883.50 

Sundry Expenses 47-43 $930-93 

Rent. 

Paid for rent of Headquarters $1,086.16 

Military Committee. 

Ammunition $390.00 

Grand Stand in Washington 

Park 112.50 

Transportation of Troops 80.00 

Horses 485 . 40 

Chairs 7 . 00 

Music 504.00 $1,578.90 

Committee on Hotels, Boarding and Lodging Houses. 

Printing $ 49.04 

Advertising 53 . 53 

Postage 100.00 

Salaries 313-66 $516.23 

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Medical Committee. 

Supplies $121 .28 

Salaries of Nurses and Mes- 

■'^engers 53.03 

Printing 49.55 

Equipment 162.67 

Sundry Expenses 2.75 $389.28 

Bureau of Information'. "' 

Printing $990-43 

Salaries 395-33 

Postage 150.00 

Advertising 125.00 

Electric Lights 50.00 

Furniture 30.00 

Signs 88 . 45 

Salaries paid Sons of Veterans.. . 554-75 

Ladies of the G. A. R 52 . 80 

Sundry Expenses 9-50 $2,446.26 

Committee on Parade and Review. 

Silk Banners and Holders $ 675.00 

Heralds and Uniforms 120.00 

Music 1,175.00 

Horses 230 . 00 

Printing 25 . 00 

Sundry Expenses 25.13 $2,250.13 

Committee ox Fire- works. 

Electric Lights $ 550.00 

Advertising 1,027. 10 

Salaries 320 . 00 

Fences and Grand Stands 2,000.00 

Sundry Expenses 228- 00 $4.125. 10 

Credit. 

Cash from Chairman $1,478.55 



$2,646-55 



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Report of the Treasurer. 



I have the honor to submit my report as Treasurer of the Local 
Committee of the Thirty-fourth National Encampment Grand Army of 
the Republic held in this city, August 26th to 30th, 1900. 

Upon assuming the duties of Treasurer I selected the Chicago National 
Bank as the depository of the funds, and all money collected was deposited 
to the credit of the Encampment. 

Payments were made by the bank upon warrants drawn on me and 
signed by the Chairman and Secretary of the Finance Committee. A 
statement of the receipts and disbursements is appended hereto. 

Receipts. 

Subscriptions $83,282.75 

Official Souvenir Programme 1,442.99 

Total $84,725.74 

Expenditures. 

Paid out on warrants drawn on me $83,917.11 

Cash on hand $ 808.63 

Respectfully, 

J. R. WALSH, 

Treasurer. 



Report of the Auditing Committee. 



The Auditing Committee begs to report as follows: 
All vouchers have been verified and compared with the bills and 
approved by this Committee only when having the approval of the Chair- 
man of the Executive Committee. 

The accounts and books have been carefully audited, each item and 
footing verified. The books have been well and systematically kept by 
the Secretary of the Finance Committee, and all accounts are correct. 

W. D. C. STREET, Chairman. 



Report of J. J. Healy, Auditor Preliminary 
Committee 

Which visited Philadelphia for the purpose of securing the Thirty- 
fourth Annual Encampment, Q. A. R. 



Chicago, August 4th, 1899. 

In justice to all subscribers I have the honor to report that, for the 
purpose of defraying the expense in procuring for Chicago the Thirty- 
fourth National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic in 1900, 
the following amounts were subscribed and paid to John R. Walsh, Treas- 
urer, and paid out by order of the Executive Committee on warrants prop- 
erly drawn by the Auditor: 

John McNulta $50.00 

Charles S. Runnells 50.00 

George E. Adams 50.00 

Charles Fitz Simons 50.00 

James C. Irwin 50.00 

Francis A. Riddle 50.00 

Orrin N. Carter 50.00 

F. E. Coyne 50.00 

George B. Swift 50.00 

C. Porter Johnson 50.00 

Martin B. Madden 50.00 

D. V. Purington 50.00 

W. W. Gurley 25.00 

Washington Porter 25.00 

Thomas Cratty 25.00 

E. J. Magerstadt 15.00 

J. Merriam 10.00 

Joseph Braden 5.00 

Milton H. Wilson 25.00 

The following business houses donated cigars, wines and liquors: 
Grommes & Ulrich, Hannah & Hogg, Williams & Newman, and Walter 
Williams, representing the White Seal Moet & Chandon Wine Company. 
These goods were franked by the United States Express Company to 
Philadelphia, and used at the headquarters of the committee. Continental 
Hotel, in entertaining delegates and others. 

The foregoing subscriptions were procured by Comrades Joel M. Long- 
enecker, James J. Healy, Robert F. Wilson and J. R. Fitch. 
Respectfully submitted, 

JAMES J. HEALY, 
Auditor of Committee on procuring 34th National Encampment, G. A. R. 

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Report of the Secretary. 



In June, 1899. there assembled at Memorial Hall a party of men 
prominent in the Grand Army circles of Cook County, by whom it was 
resolved that an effort be put forth to secure the encampment of the 
Grand Army in 1900 for the city of Chicago. 

Following this meeting a caucus, over which Department Commander 
Inman presided, was held for the purpose of forming some organization 
to carry on the preliminary work. At this caucus the Commander 
appointed the following comrades as a Committee on Invitation and 
Organization: J. M. Longenecker, John C. Black, James J. Healy, J. C. 
Irey, E. A. Blodgett. James O'Donnell, Henry S. Dietrich, William H. 
Harper and Aaron F. Walcott. These gentlemen visited the National 
Encampment at Philadelphia, at which time the invitation of Chicago was 
duly presented and accepted by the National Encampment. 

On October 21st, 1899, a meeting was called by the Department Com- 
mander at Headquarters, Department of Illinois, to effect a permanent 
organization for the encampment in 1900. On motion of General Black 
the following resolution was adopted: 

Resolved, That it is hereby declared by this committee that it deems 
itself to be charged with the duty of organizing the entire movement 
looking to the holding of the thirty-fourth National Encampment of the 
Grand Army of the Republic in the city of Chicago in 1900, and of 
conducting all matters relating to said encampment to a conclusion, and 
that this committee shall be known as the Chicago General Committee of 
the Thirty-fourth National Encampment. 

The permanent organization was as follows: Chairman of the Gen- 
eral Committee, Comrade Joel M. Longenecker; Vice-Chairman, Gen. 
John C. Black; Treasurer, John R. Walsh. Chairman of the Finance Com- 
mittee, W. H. Harper; General Counsel, Francis A. Riddle. The fol- 
lowing Executive Committee was duly elected: Col. J. H. Wood, Chair- 
man; Major John McLaren, Vice-Chairman ; Gen. Charles Fitz Simons, 
Hon. Fred W. Upham, Col. Edward C. Young, Hon. Volney W. Foster, 

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Capt. James J. Healy, Hon. William H. Harper, and Mr. W. D. C. Street. 
E. A. Bigelow was elected permanent secretary of the General and 
Executive Committee. At subsequent meetings General Fitz Simons, 
Hon. Volney W. Foster and Mr. W. D. C. Street resigned from the 
Executive Committee, their places being filled by Major E. D. Reding- 
ton, Dr. J. C. Irey and Major J. W. Burst. 

This committee, with the changes noted above, consisted of the offi- 
cers of the General Committee and the members of the Executive Com- 
mittee who carried out the work of the encampment. The work before 
this committee assumed such colossal proportions that it was deemed 
advisable to have one responsible head, and Mayor Harrison appointed 
as Executive Director William H. Harper, whose appointment was duly 
confirmed by the General Committee. 

The members of the General Committee and of the various sub-com- 
mittees are duly noted in the following reports, which cover their work 
in detail, and are recapitulated in the report of the Executive Director. 
It is impossible to particularize the vast amount of detailed work car- 
ried on in this office by the Executive Director. Every communication 
requiring attention was duly acknowledged and promptly submitted to 
the proper committee. 

The secretary is under obligations for valuable assistance rendered 
him by Mr. R. T. Perry, Secretary of the Finance Committee, and Mr. 
C. R. Macloon, Press Representative. Respectfully submitted. 

E. A. BIGELOW, 

Secretary. 



Report of the Committee on Religious Exercises. 



Two of the most memorable meetings of the Thirty-fourth National 
Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic were those held in the 
new Coliseum under the auspices of the Committee on Religious Exercises. 
It was the first time in the history of these annual gatherings that the 
religious impress has been so markedly in evidence. But it was not the 
first time that Chicago had inaugurated public functions by Sabbath 
demonstrations of this order. The Peace Jubilee of the year previous 
and the Fall Festival of 1898 were opened with similar meetings, although 
not upon so large a scale as were the exercises that marked the opening 
of the Encampment. It is safe to say. however, that never before in the 
history of Chicago has there been such magnificent demonstrations of 
patriotism as those expressed by the ten thousand children of Chicago at 
the Sunday afternoon meeting and the twelve thousand adults who partici- 
pated in the following evening programme. 

The day was opened with patriotic exercises in each church in Chicago 
where a programme of this order would not conflict with the creed of the 
congregation. Commander-in-Chief Shaw occupied the pulpit of the 
South Park M. E. Church ; General Joseph Wheeler, one of the most 
notable of the surviving ex-confederate officers, addressed a large congre- 
gation in the Oakland, M. E. Church, General Green B. Raum speaking 
at the same church in the evening. Chaplain P. B. West of the Iowa 
department G. A. R., occupied the pulpit of the First M. E. Church. In 
the afternoon it rained, but that did not deter ten thousand children and 
more from assembling at the Coliseum. Crowded to the roof, with the 
bright, happy young faces of this multitude of the flower of American 
youth, every one of whom waved above his or her head an American flag, 
the scene was one of magnificent inspiration, and one that will never be 
forgotten by those who had the privilege of being present. At the north 
end of the immense building was massed a chorus of 300 young women, 
under the direction of Gabriel Katzenberger, who contributed several 
Humbers to the progranmie. The meeting was opened with prayer by the 

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Rev. J. P. Brushingham, D. D., the Chairman of the Committee on 
Religious Exercises presiding, with Executive Director Wm. H. Harper 
and Department Commander Joel M. Longenecker on either side of him. 
Rev. Dr. H. W. Thomas led in the responsive reading, and addresses 
were made by the late General Albert D. Shaw, then Commander-in-Chief 
of the Grand .^rmy of the Republic, and Bishop B. W. Arnett of the 
A. M. E. Church. Rev. Father M. J. Dorney had been announced as a 
speaker, but owing to a death in the family he was unable to be present 
"Roney's Boys" were enthusiastically applauded for their patriotic songs, 
and the remaining music of the programme was provided by Mrs. Lucile 
Stevenson-Tewksbury, Miss Cornelia Van Etten, Mrs. Annie Romeiss- 
Thacker, George Hamlin, and John M. Hubbard, all under the direction 
of Albert F. McCarrell. 

The great meeting, however, was that at night in the Coliseum. The 
crowd was so large that thousands were unable to gain admission, and 
the enthusiasm throughout the evening was unsurpassingly demonstrative. 
Your Chairman presided again, and on the platform with him sat Executive 
Director Harper, Commander-in-Chief Shaw, Department Commander 
Longenecker, Miss Clara Barton, the Duke de Arcos, Rev. Dr. T. C. Iliff, 
Dr. Emil G. Hirsch, Gen. Daniel E. Sickles, Bishop Arnett, Rev. J. D, 
Severinghaus, Gen. Robert Beath, Chaplain P. B. West of the Iowa Depart- 
ment, Secretary Charles R. Macloon, and others. Phinney's United States 
Band and Prof. Katzenberger's chorus opened the meeting with "Onward, 
Christian Soldier," and Chaplain West delivered the Lord's prayer. Gen, 
Shaw was the first speaker, and his patriotic words roused the big assem- 
blage to wonderful enthusiasm. At the conclusion of his address the 
Chairman introduced the Duke de .^rcos. The Spanish Minister never 
received a more hearty welcome than he did from the thousands who 
cheered and waved the stars and stripes before him that memorable night 
Dr. Emil G. Hirsch was the next speaker, and the enthusiasm increased. 
Then the most pathetic but beautiful incident of the evening occurred. 
Department Commander Longenecker brought Miss Clara Barton, the 
famous and beloved founder of the Red Cross Society, to the platform. 
Ever3'body waved handkerchiefs and dozens of men and women in that 
vast congregation, with thoughts of her heroic work, cried at the sight 
of this venerable angel of mercy. Rev. Dr. Thomas C. Iliff, of Utah, 
continued the exercises with an address, and the climax of the enthusiasm 
came when Gen. Daniel E. Sickles, the crippled hero of Gettysburg, was 
brought to the front and responded to the tremendous greeting with one 
of his characteristic patriotic addresses. Rev. Thomas D. Wallace closed 
the meeting with a benediction. Then there was a rush to the front. Ten 
thousand people wanted to grasp the hands of Clara Barton and the Duke 

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de Arcos, and for an hour these two notable personages had to stand on 
the platform and receive. The only regret of the day had been the 
unavoidable absence of President McKinley, who, in the preliminary 
arrangements, had personally expressed his desire to attend the patriotic 
religious exercises of the Encampment. 

SAMUEL FALLOWS, 
Chairman Committee on Religious Exercises. 
Charles R. Macloon, 

Secretary. 



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Report of the Committee on Free Quarters. 



No formal meeting of the Committee on Free Quarters for veterans 
attending the 34th Annual Encampment, Grand Army of the Republic, 
was ever held. It was decided, early in the preliminary arrangements, 
that, owing to the advanced age of the comrades, and the possibility of 
inclement weather, it would be injudicious to establish a camp, but that 
quarters, in buildings, should be secured for their accommodation. 

The committee, therefore, made application to the Board of Educa- 
tion for the use of school buildings to be used for the purpose indicated. 
The application was referred to the Committee on Buildings and 
Grounds, was unhesitatingly granted, and the full board subsequently 
unanimously approved the action of its committee with the proviso that 
no expense was to be attached to the board. 

At a meeting of the Committee on Free Quarters, held early in April, 
the chairman was granted full power to formulate, arrange and carry 
out all details incident to the plan and scope of the purposes for which 
the committee was created, and no meetings of the committee were sub- 
sequently held. Occasionally a member of the committee called to ascer- 
tain the progress of the work and to assure me that what had been done 
met his unqualified approval, and I here wish to acknowledge my appre- 
ciation of the confidence and trust reposed in me and in my conduct of 
the multifarious duties involved. The work was at times onerous and 
exhausting, but with the assistance of a stenographer and one man for 
outside work during the last few months, was not beyond accomplish- 
ment. 

I made a personal inspection of 137 school buildings which occupied 
six weeks of time, and from this number selected sixty-five, conveniently 
located near surface and elevated lines of transportation, and easily 
accessible from the center of the city. In making assignments depart- 
ments were grouped as much as possible both with reference to easy 
accessibility on arrival and the mobilization of posts on the day of the 
parade. 

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In addition to school buildings the armories of the ist, 2nd and 7th 
regiments of the National Guard, and ten public halls, were generously 
placed at my disposal, without charge, by the commanding officers of the 
regiments and by patriotic citizens. These were used as sleeping 
quarters. 

The Executive Committee provided 20,000 new canvas cots, of a 
superior quality, at a cost of $15,400, which were delivered during the 
summer vacation of schools where they were to be used. Contracts were 
entered into with the members of the Engineers and Janitors' Associa- 
tion of the Board of Education to store, and a few days prior to the 
Encampment to place, these cots where needed, and, at the close of the 
Encampment, to again store them in the basements until they could be 
removed. When collected these cots filled a room 60x160 feet, piled ten 
feet higii. It required twenty furniture cars to transport them from 
place of manufacture. When finally disposed of about 2,000 were sold 
in small lots and the remaining 18,000 to the Hard Manufacturing Co., 
of Buffalo, New York, for use during the Pan-American Exposition. 

Contracts were also made with the engineers of all buildings used 
as sleeping quarters to sweep them, daily, and keep them in good sani- 
tary condition, at an average expense of about $15 each, including the 
placing and care of cots. 

A few* weeks prior to the Encampment it w'as found necessary to 
provide a place in the center of the city for the accommodation of visit- 
ing bands of music. For this purpose the Executive Director secured 
and placed at my disposal the seven story Argyle building, corner of 
Michigan avenue and Jackson boulevard, containing 112 rooms, with 
bath rooms and elevator service. In this building were placed 450 cots, 
providing ample and comfortable quarters for a large number of bands 
and drum corps. Many commendatory letters were subsequently 
received praising the comfort and convenience of this arrangement. The 
$300 paid for the use of this building was the only money expended for 
rent. The amount paid to custodian and for engineer and elevator ser- 
vice, and for thoroughly renovating the building, was about $400, making 
the total cost of accommodations for bands nearly $700. Many bands 
preferred to occupy quarters in the buildings to which the posts they 
accompanied were assigned. 

The large and commodious first floor of the Keith building, corner 
Monroe street and W^abash avenue, was placed in my charge for the use 
of various committees during Encampment week. It was furnished with 
300 chairs and twenty tables for the use of those who were weary of 
sight-seeing, or desired to write letters home, and proved a great com- 
fort and convenience. 



Police were stationed, night and day. at every building used for free 
quarters from the Saturday preceding until the close of the Encamp- 
ment, and by special arrangement these officers sent reports at n 
o'clock every night to the Central Station, specifying the number of cots 
occupied, number vacant, and other details, and this information was 
compiled by an officer specially detailed, and transmitted to my Head- 
quarters, thus enabling me to exercise a constant supervision, and 
adjust any difficulties or misunderstandings that might arise in any par- 
ticular building. For the excellence of this service the committee is 
indebted to the courteous and efficient Assistant Superintendent of 
Police, Lieut. John J. Ptacek. 

Nearly all encampments have been held in cities with from 200,000 
to 400,000 population and the paucity of private lodgings necessarily 
compelled provision for the free lodging of visiting comrades. That they 
prefer to occupy, and pay for, private rooms, is evidenced by the experi'- 
ence in this city, which, with its population of nearly 2.000,000. afforded 
ample accommodations of this character, and of which the veterans freely 
availed themselves. Reports received from most of the buildings were 
to the effect that many comrades, after remaining in free quarters one 
night, secured rooms in the vicinity the following day, the cost rarely 
exceeding fifty cents per day. 

The reports received from the Police Department and from the 
engineers in charge of free quarter buildings indicate that about 26,000 
old veterans were thus accommodated, yet. because of the fact that many 
occupied these quarters only temporarily, or until they could secure 
rooms in private homes, there was at all times room for those who desired 
such accommodations. On Tuesday night, of the day of parade, about 
18.500 occupied cots. By special arrangement the engineers of all school 
buildings furnished meals for a nominal charge, and this proved to be an 
excellent feature, adding largely to the comfort and convenience of visit- 
ing comrades. 100.000 maps were provided, showing locations of all 
buildings used as free quarters, and various points of interest, with 
explicit directions how they could be reached by surface and elevated 



lines. 



Every Grand Army Post was notified that comrades occupying free 
quarters would be expected to bring their own blankets, towels and soap. 
In each building information was posted where blankets could be 
purchased, at a minimum price of forty-nine cents, but the delightful 
weather rendered their use. mainly, unnecessary. A limited supply of 
towels and an unlimited supply of soap, with other toilet accessories, were, 
however, provided. For the liberal supply of soap, furnished without 



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charge, the comniittec is indebted to Messrs. N. K. Fairbanks & Co., and 
Messrs. Proctor & Gamble. 

Through the courtesy of F. H. Gansbergen. President of the Board 
of Lincoln Park Commissioners, a beautiful site was provided in Lincoln 
Park for a few posts who brought their own camp outfit and pitched 
their tents under the shady trees of this delightful park. 

The total expense incurred by the committee, including headquarters 
and that paid for accommodation of bands and drum corps, after deduct- 
ing salvage from sale of cots and other material, was $15,231.36, or about 
sixty cents per capita. No contracts were required from commanders 
of posts stipulating for payment of damages, as has been the custom, 
and the committee is pleased to say that none of the buildings were 
mutilated in the slightest degree. 

Commanders and adjutants of Grand Army Posts applying for free 
quarters for members are, almost without exception, exceedingly opti- 
mistic, and their estimates of the number desiring such accommodations 
can, usually, be discounted from twenty-five to fifty per cent. Having 
taken the precaution to procure rosters from every department, with 
the membership of each post, it was possible to keep a check on 
inflated ideas and to closely estimate the probable attendance. 

Providing free sleeping quarters for veterans attending annual 
encampments is generally the greatest item of expense connected with 
these encampments, and, in my judgment this plan should be abandoned. 
Such accommodations are necessarily lacking in many essential com- 
forts. The "boys" of '61 and '65 are "boys" no longer, and cannot be 
comfortable in camp or temporary quarters. They deserve and should 
have the best that can be procured. The same amount of money 
expended in securing rooms in hotels and private homes would procure 
comfortable accommodations for all who are unable to pay. 

The thanks of the committee are due Mr. John A. Guilford, Business 
Manager, and Mr. Thomas J. Waters, Chief Engineer, of the Board of 
Education. Mr. E. B. Ellicott, City Electrician, Mr. Bartley Mackay, 
President of the Engineers and Janitors' Association of the Board of 
Education, and to the members of this association, for their many and 
constant courtesies, and for their prompt and cheerful compliance with 
every suggestion or request of this committee. 

Before closing I also desire to express my sincere appreciation of 
the kindness and courtesy shown me by the Executive Director, Hon. 
Wm. H. Harper, and by every member of the Executive Committee. 
Every request made was promptly honored and the acknowledged suc- 
cess of the work entrusted to this committee is due to their liberality, 
counsel and advice. 

To Mr. R. T. Perry, Secretary of the Finance Committee, I am 

especially indebted for his invaluable aid and assistance during the 
progress of the preliminary work. R. H. PETERS, 

Chairman Committee on Free Quarters. 



Report of the Entertainment Committee. 



Soon after appointment the committee met and organized by electing 
B. F. Nourse Vice-Chairman, and N. N. Nay Secretary. 

The committee arranged for meeting places for the National En- 
campment and all other National organizations meeting at the same time. 

They also arranged for, and had served, a lunch to our guests on the 
reviewing stand, on the day of the parade, thereby relieving much of the 
attendant discomfort incident to reviewing a long parade. 

On the first day of the meeting of the Encampment an elaborate 
luncheon was served to the delegates in attendance, in the Encampment 
hall. 

In the afternoon an excursion was given by special train, in charge of 
Col. J. B. Sine, to the Union Stock Yards, which was highly appreciated 
and through the courtesy of Messrs. Swift & Co. was rendered highly 
enjoyable. 

On Friday an excursion on the lake to Milwaukee and return, on the 
palatial steamer "The Christopher Columbus," was given, complimentary 
to the members of the Encampment and our invited guests, and proved 
an enjoyable feature of the week. 

The committee procured concessions from the Directors of the Field 
Columbian Museum and the Art Institute permitting the free admission 
of comrades and their families during Encampment week. 

I wish to tender the thanks of the committee to Comrades D. J, 
Avery, J. B. Sine, J. C. Ward, B. F. Nourse, Waldo Howe, L. W. 
Campbell, D. H. Ranck, and N. B. Lewis, for special services rendered, 
and to Messrs. Swift & Co., and Mr. W. H. Cochrane, of the Goodrich 
Transportation Co., for the many courtesies extended. 

In conclusion, I desire to express my grateful appreciation of the 
services rendered by every member of this committee, and my personal 
thanks for their generous assistance, unselfish devotion, and faithful 
attendance to their duties during the many weeks of preparation for the 

34th National Encampment. 

Respectfully submitted, 

J. C. IREY, Chairman. 

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Report of the Committee on Camp=Fires 
and Reunions. 



I have the honor herewith to present report of the committee of 
which I was chairman, viz.: Camp-Fires and Reunions, and say that in a 
general way, I beheve this feature of the Encampment was fully up to the 
standard, if not somewhat in advance of predecessors. 

I did not receive the appointment as chairman until February nth, 
1900, and therefore at once entered upon my duties, selecting Comrad'e 
Oliver Boice of Geo. G. Meade Post, No. 444, as secretary. Communi- 
cations were at once sent to many comrades in various states, advising 
them that we expected to make the Camp-Fire and Reunion features 
important ones, and if possible, better than those at any former encamp- 
ment. 

Their hearty support, in a general way, was asked, and I defined 
special duties in which we solicited their cooperation. Answers were 
received approving plans suggested, and assuring me of all the support 
in their power to grant, and expressing great desire that we would be 
successful, one saying in his answer: "We hope to make this the 'best 
ever.' " The names and the state each one represented, here follow: 

W. D. Smedberg, P. D. C., California. 

S. G. Blakeman, P. D. C, Connecticut. 

Thos. G. Lawler, P. C. in C., Illinois. 

A. V. Kendrick, P. Chap, in C, Iowa. 

Jno. W. Hammond, P. D. C, Kentucky. 

D. L. Stanton, P. D. C, Maryland. 

R. A. Alger, P. C. in C. Michigan. 

Wm. Warner, P. C. in C, Missouri. 

J. C. Lineham, P. J. V, C. in C, New Hampshire. 

Geo. W. Cook, P. D. C, Colorado. 

Robt. Liddle, P. D. C, Delaware. 

Jas. R. Carnahan, P. D. C. Indiana. 

T. J. Anderson, P. D. C, Kansas. 

J. F. Foster, P. J. A. General, Maine. 

Jno. G. B. Adams. P. C. in C, Massachusetts. 

H. A. Castle, P. D. C, Minnesota. 

Geo. C Bonner, P. P. C, Nebraska. 

Chas. Burrow?. P. D. C. New Jersey. 

John Palmer. P. C. in C, New York. 

J. M. Vanderslice, P. D. C. Pennsylvania. 

Frank Seaman, P. D. C, Tennessee. 

S. F. Shaw, P. D. C, West Virginia. 

Jno. S. Kountz, P. C. in C, Ohio. 

Philip Chase, P. D. C, Rhode Island. 

C. C. Kinsman, P. D. C. Vermont. 

A. G. Weissert, P. C. in C, Wisconsin. 

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These comrades were "States" Chairmen," and, I am pleased to say, 
that they performed their work well. In addition to these chairmen I 
selected and appointed comrades in Chicago as vice-chairmen, each for a 
particular state, and in each instance they were comrades who served in 
a regiment, battalion or battery from the state they represented. These 
also rendered efificient service and herewith is the roster: 

Thos. J. Gill, 1st California Cavalry. 

G. W. Caleb, ist Delaware Infantry. 

H. R. Currier, 128th Indiana Infantry. 

Robt. Bayles, i6th Kansas Infantry. 

A. B. Spurling, 2nd Maine Cavalry. 

H. M. Northrop, 42nd Massachusetts Infantry. 

A. P. Connolly, 6th Minnesota Infantry. 

A. J. Harding, ist Nebraska Infantry. 

A. H. Gardner, ist New Jersey Infantry. 

H. Z. Eaton, 7th Ohio Infantry. 

Allen W. Towne, ist Rhode Island Cavalry. 

C. E. Vaughan, 7th Vermont Infantry. 

S. B. Boynton, i8th Wisconsin Infantry. 
* John A. Cook, 7th Connecticut Infantry. 

Theo. F. Brown, 51st Illinois Infantry. 

J. B. Leake, 20th Iowa Infantry. 

E. S. Watts, 2nd Kentucky Cavalry. 
Aug. Mette, 6th Maryland Infantry. 

C. H. McConnell, 24th Michigan Infantry. 

D. G. Harrington, 2nd Missouri Cavalry. 

F. W. Parker, 4th New Hampshire Infantry. 

Ed. Kirk, Jr., New York Infantry. 

Chas. W. Day, 192nd Pennsylvania Infantry. 
H. H. Thomas, 8th Tennessee Infantry. 

Jas. McElroy, West Virginia Cavalry. 

For the general work I appointed the following comrades, residents 
of Chicago, as members of my committee, and I received from them 
much needed aid. They were: 

C. B. Wilson, B. F. Munroe, J. C. White, 

P. L. McKinney. T. H. Gault, Fred W. Spink. 

J. T. Foster, E. L. Foster, 

Robert Mann Wood, Gen. Joseph Stockton, 
The correspondence of my department assumed larger proportions 
than was at first anticipated, and a total of 475 letters were received, and 
540 written. The promulgation, too, through the medium of the press 
and the Grand Army, that the Regimental and State Reunions would be 
made an especial feature, aided materially, and results show that 
thousands of comrades who had never before attended a National En- 
campment resolved to come, did come, and met army chums whom they 
had not seen since muster-out. 

The work of assigning locations for the hundreds of Reunions 
requested by letter, was promptly done, and each organization was pro- 
vided with a room, hall or building, at an appointed hour. To show the 
success of this, we name the fact that forty-nine various organizations of 
Brigades, Divisions and Army Corps, and 201 Regiments, held reunions, 
some one session, some two sessions and some three sessions, during the 
Encanrpment. 

The Reunion by States was a new feature and was successful. Each 
comrade appeared at a fixed hour — 8 P. M., Tuesday (Parade Day) — at 
the reunion of the state from whicli he served, and as there were twenty- 

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six states that furnished volunteers in 1861-1865 there were twenty-six 
halls and buildings provided. The states were: 

California. Colorado, Connecticut. Kansas, 

Illinois. Indiana. Iowa. Massachusetts, 

Kentucky. Maine, Maryland. Nebraska, 

Michigan. Minnesota, Missouri. Ohio, 

New Hampshire. New Jersey. New York, Vermont. 

Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, 

West Virginia, Wisconsin, Delaware, 

On the call of regiments in these state assemblies there were thou- 
.i^ands of instances where comrades met for the first time since the close 
of the war, and all the comrades appreciated the value of the plan that 
made possible such conditions. Further, there developed from this fully 
300 additional regimental reunions (surprises highly agreeable) that were 
then and there appointed for a future day, and these, added to the first 
mentioned registered reunions, made over 500 reunions of associations 
and regiments. 

I beg leave to cite a letter as one of the evidences of the success of 
state reunions this last year of the century, and the possibilities of this 
plan for future encampments. It was sent by the vice-chairman of the 

Wisconsin State Reunions. 

"Chicago, August 31, 1900. 
■"John C. Bonnell. Chairman, Camp-Fircs and Reunions, 

■"Comrade: 

"I have the honor to report that the Wisconsin State Reunion, 
which was held in Medinah Temple after parade the evening of August 
28th, was a grand success. We had present fully 1,400 of the brave old 
boys that left Wisconsin homes to battle for the Union. I arranged 
the comrades of each regiment in special row of seats, and one corner 
of the auditorium was devoted to the assembling of cavalry, and another 
part for artillery. About one-half hour was devoted to meeting regi- 
mental and company comrades. It was the grandest sight I ever wit- 
nessed, to see those old comrades shake hands — aye hug each other, 
declaring that it was the best part of the whole National Encampment. 
I then called to order and addressed them in short welcome, and intro- 
duced Comrade D. G. James. Department Commander of Wisconsin, 
who delivered an excellent address. 

'"We then closed by singing ■Marching Through Georgia.' 
"I am truly, in F., C. &. L., 

" S. B. BoVNToN, Vice-Chairman." 

An equally successful state reunion was held by the boys who 
served in Illinois regiments, there being members of over sixty regiments 
present. Comrade Thomas G. Lawler. Past Commander-in-Chief, was 
Chairman, and I received an excellent report from Theo. F. Brown, 
Vice-Chairman. 

The work was one I heartily enjoyed, though bringing me a large 
amount of labor, but I feel well repaid for the service given, for I am 
assured that I can carry with me this additional pleasant reminiscence, 
that of the approval of my stewardship by the Executive Committee. 
Respectfully submitted. 

JNO. C. BONNELL. 
Chairman Camp-Fires and Reunions. 



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Report of the Bureau of Information. 



The Executive Committee assigned within the scope of the authority 
of this Committee the Departments of Registration, Public Comfort, 
Music, The Sons of Veterans, The Ladies of the G. A. R., and the super- 
vision of the publication and distribution of literature. There were 
twenty-six branches of the Bureau of Information established at the 
railroad stations and principal points in the city, headquarters being in 
the Keith building, corner of Monroe street and Wabash avenue. 

RrciSTKAiiON.— Information was sent out to 7,184 posts, and it was so 
widely disseminated and so effectively done, that it accomplished the 
purposes so far as the Advance Literature was concerned. The Pre- 
liminary Information Circular sent to the 7,184 post adjutants enabled all 
visiting comrades to register at the Headquarters of the Bureau of 
Information. The number of names aggregated 17,000. The Assistant 
Adjutant General of 30 departments reported to the chairman of this 
committee the number of registrations in their respective departments 
as 17,999, making a total of 34,999 registrations during Encampment 
week. 

Three months time was required to assemble and circulate the liter- 
ature for registration and general information, necessitating the work of 
five person;; up to Enca'.r.pnunt v/eek, and during Encampment week 
the entire force of fourteen people. 

The visiting comrades and the general public who attended the 
Encampment, upon arrival at the city, were well provided for by the 
different terminal companies, and every appointment at the depots 
was arranged for the comfort of the thousands who passed through them. 
Honorable mention is to be made of the services rendered by Mr. Henry 
S. Hawley. Traffic Manager of the Chicago Terminal Transfer Railroad 
Company, Grand Central Passenger Station; Mr. B. Thomas, General 
Manager Chicago & Western Indiana Railway Company, Dearborn 
Station; President Purdy of the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Rail- 
way Company, Lake Shore Depot; Mr. C. A. Cairns, Assistant General 
Passenger and Ticket Agent of the Chicago & North-Western Railway 
Company; Mr. A. H. Egan, Assistant Superintendent of the Illinois Cen- 
tral Railway Company; Mr. W. G. White, Secretary, Union Passenger 
Station, representing Pennsylvania Company, Chicago & Alton Railroad, 
Chicago, },Iilwaukce & St. Paul Railway, Chicago, Burlington & Quincy 
Railroad, and the Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railway. 

Baggage. — The suggestion made in the circulars of information to 
bring hand baggage only was strictly complied with, which facilitated 

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the handling of the people at the depots. Special thanks is due to the 
post adjutants and the newspapers throughout the country for the wide 
anouncement given this fact. 

Rest .\nd Public Comfort Stations.— A circular letter was sent to 
all prominent firms and the hotels in the business district. 

After personal solicitation twenty Rest Stations were established, 
giving the use of sanitary and lavatory facilities, in addition to reading 
rooms furnished with writing tables and stationery. Satchels and parcels 
were checked free of charge to any residence, hotel, or depot, also each 
firm offered its hospital room, subject to call, for all emergency cases. 
The following mentioned parties extended, free of charge, courtesies to 
the members of the G. A. R., their families and the visiting public during 
the Encampment: Marshall Field & Co., Carson, Pirie, Scott & Co., 
Schlesinger & Mayer, The Fair, Browning, King & Co., A. M. Roths- 
child & Co., Seigel. Cooper & Co., The Hub, The Art Institute of 
Chicago, The Chicago Business Woman's Club. Alexander H. Revell & 
Co., Fleming H. Revell, The Cable Co., Palmer House. Grand Pacific 
Hotel, Continental Hotel, The Saratoga, Hunt's European Hotel, and 
Cook County Republican Headquarters. 

On the day of the parade fifty barrels were donated by Mr. John S. 
Field, President of the Knickerbocker Ice Company, and placed along 
the line of march, together with tin cups and pails and a supply of ice 
for the entire day. By order of J. D. Swenie. Chief Marshal of the Fire 
Department, these barrels were kept filled with water. 

Music. — Captain Aaron F. Walcott, Chairman of the Committee on 
Music, being taken seriously ill his correspondence and work were 
assigned to J. J. Tobias. Chairman of the Bureau of Information, on 
the first day of June. Contracts which had been made with the several 
bands for the Encampment were completed. The burden of the work 
consisted in an extensive correspondence and personal interviews with 
post adjutants from the departments desiring music, and the bands, 
stating their equipment and prices, applying for assignments. A list was 
prepared of bands assigned by the several departments and posts in the 
Hne of march, that offered to repeat on the day of the parade. This free 
service was the cause why the bands of Chicago were not more generally 
employed. 

The preliminary arrangements with reference to the War Song Con- 
certs was referred to your committee. The drafting of contracts and 
the revision of the programmes for the different concerts was intended 
to make them specifically war concerts, both vocal and instrumental. 
The fact that the leading singers were out of the city on their summer 
vacations made this dif^cult and required time to arrange a patriotic 
series of concerts. 

Sons of Veterans.— The Sons of Veterans assisted the Bureau of 
Information during the Encampment, furnishing a detail of about four 
hundred Sons, through the General Committee of Cook County. Captain 
Vv'. Sherman Maple, Chairman, and Lieutenant John P. Hansen, Secre- 
tary. Fifty-nine Sons had charge of the incoming posts and the visiting 
pubHc at the six depots. They attended to the re-checking of baggage 
and to the distribution of the various maps and circulars of information. 

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They were on duty from 6 A. M. for twenty-four hours, there being day 
and night reliefs. They acted as ushers to the various camp-fires and re- 
unions, and assisted the Committee on Free Quarters in making individual 
assigTiments to Free Quarters at the sixty-five school houses. 

On the day of the parade two separate details carried the battle flags 
of General George G. Meade Post of Philadelphia, and the Department 
flags. Two hundred Sons took charge of the fifty ice barrels which 
were placed along the line of march and carried water to the veterans in 
line. A detail of sixteen men were on duty day and night, at the 
Bureau of Information Headquarters, Free Quarters, Hotels and Board- 
ing houses, and the Argyle building. A service which was of special 
value to the visiting comrades was that rendered by the details at the 
six depots in securing the registration of a large number of incoming 
comrades, whose names were transmitted to the Bureau of Information 
Headquarters three times each day. They deserve great credit for the 
manner in which they performed their arduous duties. 

L.-\DiES OF THE Grand Army. — The National Organization, through 
the local committee, Mrs. Agnes J. Winslow. Chairman, did excellent 
work during the Encampment. A reception committee of thirty-four 
ladies was at the six depots to welcome the ladies of the G. A. R., the 
ladies of the Woman's Relief Corps, the Daughters of Veterans, and the 
visiting public. Forty ladies had charge of the twenty Rest Stations, 
circulated literature and directed strangers to the Official Programme. 

Literature. — With the assistance of the Secretary of the General 
Committee, Major E. A. Bigelow. an advance eight-page information 
circular was prepared (ten thousand copies) and mailed to every post of 
the Grand Army of the Republic. In June an edition of 15,000 copies of 
a handsomely illustrated pamphlet entitled "The G. A. R. in the City of 
Chicago." was published by the Bureau of Information which made men- 
tion of the principal public buildings, monuments of the city, with the 
Court of Honor, and the Official Programme. On the 15th of August 
the Ofiicial Hand Book of the Bureau of Information was published, 
edited by the chairman of this committee. It comprised seventy-five 
pages and an edition of 25,000 copies, giving the announcements of the 
various national officers and patriotic organizations and associations, 
the official programme, line of march and order of departments in parade, 
the Department Headquarters during the Encampment, the number and 
places of the National Encampments, the headquarters of the various 
local committees G. A. R., pubHc points of interest about Chicago, 
camp-iires and reunions, the assignments of free quarters in school houses, 
armories and halls. 

Mr. A. MacAllister, President of the Metropolitan West Side Ele- 
vated Railroad Company, donated to the Bureau of Information 25.000 
copies of their superb map of Chicago, the exceptional feature being, that 
the streets were correctly named and numbered, showing the boulevard 
system, public parks, and the Union Elevated Loop, with hotels, railway 
stations and the principal office buildings, in the business district of the 
city, plainly designated. 

Mr. ^Montgomery, the business manager of the Chicago Tribune, 
donated to the Bureau of Information 25,000 copies of the Monday, 

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August 27th. issue of his paper, a special edition which contained the 
assignments to the school houses, armories and halls, and delivered 400 
copies to cacli of the sixty-five -ciiool hoM-es. 

Through the courtesy of Mr. C. A. Cairns. Assistant General Pass- 
enger Agent of the Chicago & North-Western Railway Company, 10,000 
copies of their beautiful G. A. R. folder were delivered for distribution at 
the Headquarters of the Bureau of Information. 

In addition to the above Mr. Umbdenstock's map. (an edition of 
70.000), showing the entire elevated system of the city, with the loop 
and line of march and the reunions, was' given to the Bureau of Informa- 
tion through the kindness of Mr. Adam Ortseifen. City Treasurer. 

A total of 205,000 copies of literature, embracing general information 
covering all points of interest, was handled and distributed to the visiting 
public at the headquarters and twenty-six branches of the Bureau of 
InfornMlion during the Encr'ninn^ent veek. 

Respectfully submitted. 

J. J. TOBIAS, Chairman. 



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Report of the Committee on Parade and Review. 



The Committee on Parade and Review would respectfully report that 
it organized with the following members: James O'Donnell, Post 40, 
Chairman ; J. L. Bennett, Post 28 ; John J. Healy, America Post ; Fred 
W. Spink, Post 40; George Howison. Post 91 ; John H. Colvin, Hancock 
Post; and W. C. De Mond, Post 51. 

Colonel Joseph H. Wood was elected Chief Marshal by the Executive 
Committee, and he made the following staff appointments : Col. James 
E. Stuart, Chief of Staff; Col. Henry S. Dietrich, Adjutant-General; 
and Col. Edward C. Young. Chief of Aides. 

The committee held several meetings to consider the line of march 
of the parade and the location of the reviewing stand. Various routes 
for the parade and locations for the reviewing stand were suggested. To 
determine these questions it was necessary to carefully consider the many 
subordinate questions involved, such as the surface of the route to walk 
upon, room in which to make the formation and a convenient place to 
dismiss the parade, space for the location of the reviewing stand, means 
of getting to the place of formation, and the convenience of comrades in 
reaching their hotels and stopping places upon the dismissal of the parade. 
The relative advantages of the streets in the business center and Michigan 
boulevard as a route for the parade were carefully considered. 

Upon consultation with the Commander-in-Chief, the Chief of Staff, 
Chief Marshal Wood and others, all these matters being taken into consid- 
eration, it was decided to form the parade on Randolph street and Michigan 
avenue and to march along Randolph, State. Adams, Franklin, Monroe 
and Market streets, Jackson and Michigan boulevards, to the reviewing 
stand, which was erected on Michigan boulevard near the Logan Monu- 
ment. The success with which the parade was attended fully proved the 
wisdom of this selection. 

The Chief Marshal appointed assistant marshals, and assigned one 
to each department in the parade. 

Aides were furnished by the First Cavalry Illinois National Guard, 
and one was assigned to each assistant marshal for duty. 

Each department was given a beautiful silk banner, and these banners 
were carried in the line by Sons of Veterans who cheerfully volunteered 
their services. 

The column moved promptly at 10 o'clock, and the departments fell 
into line according to seniority, with the least possible friction or delay. 
The day was beautiful. A good breeze from the lake tempered the rays 

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of the sun and gave life and movement to the flags and banners carried 
by departments and posts. The streets and buildings on the line of march 
were filled with enthusiastic crowds of people, who cheered and applauded 
the moving columns of old veterans. The lowest estimate of the number 
in line was 35,000. and the time occupied in passing the reviewing stand 
was nearly six hours. 

Owing to pressing business the President, Comrade William McKinley, 
was unable to review the parade. This was a matter of regret to the thou- 
sands who had anticipated the pleasure of seeing him. The reviewing 
stand was occupied by Commander-in-Chief Shaw and many distinguished 
officers of the Civil and Spanish-American Wars, representatives of 
foreign countries, and persons prominent in civil life. 

The parade was successful in every particular and will long be 
remembered as one of the most remarkable of those great pageants which 
have made the annual encampments of the Grand Army of the Republic 
distinctive features of the national life of the country. 

Respectfully submitted. 

JAMES O'DONNELL. 

Chairman. 



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Report of the Medical Department. 



I have the honor to submit the following report of the work done by 
the Medical Department of the 34th National Encampment held in Chi- 
cago, in 1900. 

After receiving the appointment of Medical Director a committee 
of twelve physicians and surgeons, of Chicago, most prominent in the 
work to be done, and two secretaries, were selected. 

The work of the committee was in arranging to care for the sick 
during Encampment week. After due deliberation one hundred and fifty 
prominent physicians and surgeons were selected for the Medical Corps 
from the many who volunteered their services. 

Headquarters of the Medical Department were established in the 
center of the city which was in telephonic communication with the entire 
city. Each member of the Medical Department wore a G. A. R. hat and 
a badge with a red cross, inscribed "Medical Department, 34th National 
Encampment, G. A. R., Chicago, August 26th to September ist, 1900," 
so they might be recognized at all times and places. Each member was 
furnished with: 

First, An Emergency Medicine Pocket Case, filled with medicines 
for slight ailments. 

Second, First Aid Package. 

Third, Information Slips. A slip was filled out for each sick veteran 
and mailed to Medical Department Headquarters every evening before 
nine o'clock, and these were kept on file so that any veteran coming 
under our care could be located at any time. 

Members of the Corps were assigned as follows: 

To Depots.— Members were assigned to depots so that there were 
two on duty Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday of Encampment 
week. Commanders of all posts coming to the city were notified "To 
have all sick soldiers on arrival report to the Medical Officer at the 
depot, who will see that they are cared for." 

To Free Quarters. — At each Free Quarters building a mem- 
ber of the corps visited between 7 and 9 A. M. and 6 and 8 P. M. every 
day. Slight ailments were treated at these places, and cases needing 
hospital care were reported to Medical Headquarters by telephone by 
the doctor in charge. An ambulance was sent from the nearest police 
ambulance station and patients were taken to one of the hospitals that 
had tendered free care to the G. A. R. 

The Parade. — Under the supervision of Dr. Heman Spalding, 
Chief Medical Inspector of the Health Department of the city, the Med- 



ical Department cared for 256 patients during the parade. Eight field 
hospitals were established along the line of march. At each hospital 
were two doctors of the corps, two trained nurses, two cots, four litter 
bearers, two ambulances, and a hospital flag that hung out on the line of 
march. One Emergency Hospital was established at Medical Head- 
quarters equipped with all necessary surgical dressings, medicines, three 
trained nurses, twelve cots and two ambulances. This hospital was open 
and ready to receive patients both day and night during the entire En- 
campment; also six doctors of the corps were on duty at headquarters 
and at Emergency Hospital from 8 A. M. to 10 P. M., to care for the 
sick in the hospital and to answer emergency calls. 

Dr. J. F. Hultgen and Dr. O. H. Maclay deserve special mention 
and thanks for their work during the Encampment, as they donated 
their entire time. 

I wish also to thank Dr. Arthur R. Reynolds, Health Commissioner 
of the City of Chicago, and his able assistants. 

I take occasion to acknowledge the efificient work of Misses Julia 
Schumaker, M. J. Robison, and Catherine Easley. whose services were 
rendered free as trained nurses, at the Emergency Hospital. 

Miss Josephine Hunt is deserving of praise for the care she gave the 
women and children at Medical Headquarters. 

To the following we are greatly indebted for their kindness and 
donations: 

Wm. R. Warner & Co.. for 164 filled Medical Cases. 

Johnson & Johnson, for 300 First Aid Packages. 

Bauer & Black, for all the Surgical Dressings, consisting of gauze, 
cotton, bandages, etc., used by the department. 

To the following organizations I wish to return my sincere thanks 
for the assistance rendered: 

Visiting Nurses Association. 

Geneva Emergency Corps. 

Illinois Medical College Emergency Corps. 

The hospitals of Chicago are certainly deserving of many thanks and 
special mention for their free and excellent care of G. A. R. veterans. 
Each donated from six to twelve beds. The hospitals referred to are: 
Mercy Hospital, St. Joseph. Emergency, 

Michael Reese, Hahnemann. Samaritan, 

Presbvterian, Eake Side, Cook County. 

St. Luke's, Baptist. 

I also wish to extend thanks to T. C. Bowen and Boydston Brothers 
for the free use of their private ambulances, fully equipped. 

Chief of Police Joseph Kipley. when asked for the use of the police 
ambulances during the Encampment answered: "The ambulances are at 
your disposal." And they were. To him and to the police officers for 
their kind assistance I am grateful. 

I regret very much that two veterans died here during the Encamp- 
ment, both from apoplexy. One fell dead while bearing the flag in the 
line of march. 

In conclusion I take the opportunity of expressing my appreciation 
of the work done by each member of the Medical Corps. To them 
belong the credit for the excellent care given the sick veterans. The 



work was a credit to the members themselves, to the profession to which 
they belong, and to the city that was the host of the G. A. R. 

I desire to thank Executive Director Harper and the members of 
the Executive Committee for the many manifestations of their con- 
fidence in me, and for their generous assistance in connection with the 
work of my department. 

SUMMARY. 

Number treated in Hospital 15 

'■ ■■ Free Quarters 279 

" Parade 256 

Total number treated 550 

Number of deaths 2 

Number in Medical Department 164 

Respectfully submitted. 

DR. THOMAS J. ROBESON, 

Medical Director. 



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Report of the Committee on Hotels, Boarding 
and Lodging Houses. 



Having been selected as chairman of the Committee on Hotels, I 
reported for duty June loth, 1900. Comrade G. \V. Reed, Chairman of 
Committee on Boarding and Lodging, resigned on account of press 
of business. The Committee on Private Accommodations, Comrade S. 
E. Gross. Chairman, held a meeting and passed a resolution transferring 
all the business pertaining to that committee to the Committee on 
Hotels; these two committees were then consolidated with the Committee 
on Hotels. Upon assuming the duties of chairman of these committees 
I found that many letters and applications for quarters and other infor- 
mation had accumulated in the general office. These were immediately 
taken up and answered. A complete list of all the hotels in the city was 
prepared, giving locations, rates, etc. All the principal hotels were 
visited and arrangements made with the proprietors and managers as to 
rates, accommodations, and number of guests that could be accommo- 
dated. They all agreed not to raise their prices or charge any advanced 
rates for rooms or meals during the Encampment. In the evenings I 
visited many of the Grand Army Post meetings, and requested the Com- 
manders to appoint committees to assist me in this work. They cheer- 
fully complied, and a committee was selected to cover all parts of the 
city, enabling us to furnish choice and select accommodations for our 
visiting comrades and their friends. 

Our committee then advertised in the daily press requesting private 
families who were willing to accommodate visitors during the Encamp- 
ment to communicate with this committee by mail. Printed circulars and 
letters were also sent by mail to all hotels, boarding and lodging houses, 
requesting them to furnish this committee with full particulars as to how 
many guests they could accommodate, with and without board, also 
rates and locations. Many thousand answers were received, most of the 
parties visiting the office for personal interviews, being anxious to have 
their houses listed with the committee. This, of course, kept the chair- 
man of this committee busy night and day from June loth until the close 
of the Encampment. After selecting from the many thousands of places 
that had been listed with your committee we found that we had ten 
thousand first-class boarding and private houses that would accommodate 
fifty thousand people. The cabinet-card system was adopted, showing 
name, location, character of accommodations, and rate of charges. Many 
committees from the different states visited these headquarters to make 



arrangements for accommodations. Your committee also selected depart- 
ment headquarters for most of the states in the center of the city, and 
contracts for the same were forwarded to the adjutants of the diflferent 
departments. Over 25,000 were satisfactorily located before the Encamp- 
ment. 

On August 24th the headquarters of this committee was moved to 
the Keith building, corner of Monroe street and Wabash avenue. From 
this time until the close of the Encampment a steady stream of veterans, 
their wives, families, and friends, visited these headquarters. At times 
there were so many people in the ofifice that the exit became almost 
impassable. I was compelled to ask for more clerks, as my four assist- 
ants were not able to furnish accommodations fast enough. Major 
Maple assigned me two Sons of Veterans to assist me. Each and every 
one of my assistants treated our visitors as personal guests and did his 
utmost to accommodate them. Some of them were on duty from 7 A. 
M. to 12 P. M. on Monday and Tuesday. All the hotels in the center 
of the city were filled to their utmost capacity. The hotels had not held 
such large crowds since the World's Fair, many of them having over a 
thousand guests each on their registers, their corridors being filled with 
cots. We estimated that about 40,000 applied to these headquarters for 
accommodations and all were assigned to comfortable and respectable 
places. 

It gives me pleasure to state that of the many thousands that were 
looked after by this committee we have not heard of one complaint. On 
the other hand we have received a very large number of letters from com- 
rades who were taken care of, and from many of the posts and state 
departments, thanking the committee and myself personally for the 
courteous treatment extended to them while in our city. 

I want to thank my assistants in the of^ce, and the sub-committee, 
for their faithful and prompt attention to the applications and inquiries 
of our visiting comrades and their friends. 

Respectfully submitted, 

JOSEPH A. McCartney, Chairman. 



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Report of the Committee on Decoration and 
Illumination. 



On behalf of the Committee on Decoration and Illumination, con- 
sisting of the following citizens: Charles U. Gordon, J. B. Wilbur. Charles 
H. McConnell, Ernest W. Kohlsaat, H. R. Wilson, and B. H. Marshall, 
I have the honor to report that early in March, 1900, your committee 
actively engaged in the preparation of such designs for decorations and 
illuminations as should best indicate Chicago's appreciation of the great 
honor conferred upon her, and to demonstrate our ability to carry out 
the promises made the Council of Administration to outdo all previous 
tflforts in this direction, no matter where or under what auspices under- 
taken. 

How well we succeeded is perhaps best told by the press of the city 
and country, to whom much credit is due for their untiring efforts to 
arouse public interest in the undertaking. 

From the numerous suggestions, accompanied by illustrations and 
specifications, your committee selected and recommended for adoption 
an Avenue of Fame and a Court of Honor, the former to consist of oil 
paintings on canvas, and properly framed, ten feet high by seven feet 
wide, of thirty famous generals and admirals, to be strung across the 
various streets along the line of march, one in the center of each block. 
On the back of each picture was an army corps badge, the full size of the 
canvas, in colors; suspended from the bottom of the frame by heavy iron 
hooks was a triangular canvas, also framed and finished with a heavy 
cord and tassel, bearing on one side in large black letters the name of 
the general or admiral, while on the reverse side was the name of a 
battle field where either the general or the army corps made history. 
This picture was surmounted by an American eagle, with a six foot 
spread of wings in an attitude of defense. On either side of the picture 
and suspended from the same wire were two thirty-foot American flags 
and two long streamers. These, when put into place, formed a gigantic 
arch through which the veterans marched, and as the familiar face of 
some battle-scarred hero, who thirty-five years ago led them on the long 
march or into battle, or the old familiar army corps badge burst upon 
Jhcir view, a wave of enthusiastic cheering started which only ended when 
the last marcher passed under the last picture arch. 

This Avenue of Fame extended for thirty blocks along the line of 
march, from the foot of Randolph street to Michigan boulevard, via 
State. Adams, Franklin. Monroe and Market streets, and Jackson boule- 
vard, east to the lake front. South along Michigan boulevard, from 
Jackson to Park Row, was located the Court of Honor, consisting of two 
arches, heroic in proportions, inspiring in effect, and artistic in every 
detail, connected by about two hundred and eighty stately Corinthian 



columns twenty-eight feet in height, appropriately embellished with the 
coat of arms of the City of Chicago and a cluster of eight beautiful silk 
flags draped back of the coat of arms. These columns were connected 
with each other and to the arches by electric wires carrying thousands 
of white incandescent lamps. 

One arch was erected at the intersection of Van Buren street, the 
other at Harmon court, the former being dedicated to the Grand Army 
of the Republic, the latter to the Naval Heroes, with most impressive 
ceremonies. 

Standing at either end of the Court of Honor and looking down 
the long vista of stately columns towards the towering arches, white as 
marble in the distance, flanked by tall buildings and shade trees that 
formed a background against which gleamed the broad expanse of green 
sward with the blue waters of Lake Michigan in the distance, arose a 
picture surpassing in effect anything ever achieved elsewhere and equaled 
only by our own famous White City. Impressive and inspiring as was 
this court by day, it was by night, in the full glare of thousands upon 
•thousands of electric lights, that the spectators were bewildered by the 
spectacular effects produced, and which proved a never ending source 
of entertainment and amusement to the hundreds of thousands that 
flocked each night to the Court of Honor. 

Your committee also decorated the private apartments of the Presi- 
dent of the United States, Comrade Wm. McKinley, and other invited 
guests; headquarters of the Commander-in-Chief of the Grand Army of 
the Republic, their convention hall, headquarters of the Ladies of the 
Grand Army of the Republic and their convention hall, headquarters of 
the Women's Relief Corps, their convention hall, headquarters of the 
Bureau of Information, and other important committees, and many 
halls wherein were held army and regimental reunions. 

For these decorations and illuminations there was appropriated and 
expended, vouchers for which have been duly filed, $25,915.92. 

To these details your committee gave the fullest attention and the 
chairman his individual time from the hour work was commenced on 
the Court of Honor to its final completion the day before the grand 
review and parade. To the architects, Messrs. Wilson and Marshall, 
also members of my committee, I desire to say that to their creative and 
erective genius and to their untiring energy in our behalf are we indebted 
for the noble and pleasing effects of street and interior decorations. 

Your committee cannot say too much in praise of the private decora- 
tions which were most elaborate and appropriate to the occasion. They 
were too numerous to particularize, but were in every way worthy and 
in keeping with the great occasion which inspired them. 

In conclusion the committee desires me to tender their thanks to 
Mr. Wni. H. Harper, Executive Director, for the energetic support 
given their various recommendations, and for his untiring zeal in securing 
for the purposes above mentioned such a large proportion of the fund 
contributed for the entertainment of the 34th National Encampment of 
the Grand Army of the Republic, the greatest and most successful of its 
gatherings. Respectfully submitted, 

L. W. PITCHER. Chairman. 
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Description of the Architectural Decorations. 



By Wilson and Marshall, Official Architects. 

The architectural decorations for the Grand Army celebration were 
placed on Michigan avenue, between Van Buren street on the north and 
I2th street on the south. At Van Buren street was placed the Grand Army 
Arch and at I2th street the Navy Arch. These two arches were connected 
by a colonnade on both sides of the street, consisting of Corinthian columns 
twenty-five feet high. The colonnade w'as broken only at the reviewing 
stand, where a group of pylons were placed on either side of the review- 
ing box. 

The triumphal arches were models of classic architecture of the 
Corinthian order, spanning the entire street, enriched with statuary at 
the bases of the columns tj-pifying the glories of the army and navy, and 
surmounted at the top with figures representing Victory and Honor. 

The arches, pylons and colonnade, taken as a whole, was christened 
"The Court of Honor," and by its simple but grand beauty was fitly named. 
It was glorious by night as well as by day. Special study was given by 
the designers to the illumination and light eflfects on the arches and 
columns. Over three thousand incandescent electric lamps were employed 
in the work. All of these lights were so placed that they simply high- 
lighted the architectural features of the arches and placed the beautiful 
groups of statuary in a glory of light from an unseen source. In other 
words a glare of light from an unsightly line of lamps was carefully 
avoided, a glow of softened light pervading the whole work in such a 
way that it seemed as though the light formed an inherent part of the 
architecture and sculpture. 

This grand Court of Honor was appreciated by artists as well as 
the old soldier and layman, and a strong feeling exists in the hearts of 
Chicago's citizens that one of the arches, at least, should be perpetuated 
in marble in honor of the Grand .Army of the Republic. This idealization 
may be far in the future, yet who can say that each old soldier that 
proudly marched through the portals beneath these arches, bristling with 
symbols of his courage and honor as a soldier, has not a memory in his 
heart of their beauty and grandeur that will be as perpetual with him as 
would be the la.^ting marble. 



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Report of the Military Committee. 



The Military Committee, appointed by the General Committee for 
the entertainment of the Grand Army of the Republic, at Chicago, Illinois, 
August 26th to 30th, 1900, have the honor to report that at the time this 
committee was formed it was planned that the military organizations 
should take part in the grand parade and review to be given. Later it 
was decided that instead of the parade the military organizations should 
be requested to give exhibitions of drill and military maneuvers. 

To carry out this plan a sub-committee of the Military Committee 
was appointed consisting of Colonel E. C. Young, First Cavalry I. N. G. ; 
Colonel J. B. Sanborn, First Infantry I. N. G. ; and Colonel James E. 
Stuart, Second Infantry I. N. G. This sub-committee, acting under the 
Executive Committee, arranged with these regiments to take part in these 
military maneuvers. 

At their request Chief of Police Kipley tendered the use of a battery 
of artillery organized by the Police Department. They secured part of 
Washington Park for these maneuvers. The ground was admirably 
adapted for this purpose, being a large open field, free to the view of the 
spectators and surrounded by trees and shrubbery, and accessible by street, 
elevated, and steam railways. 

The exhibition began with drills at about 2 p. m. These continued 
until about 3 p. m. Each of the above organizations, with the exception 
of the battery of artillery, took part. 

The plan for the military maneuvers was as follows : It was intended 
to illustrate the method of attacking a concealed force considerably inferior 
in strength to the attacking party. The concealed force, acting as an 
advance guard, or rear guard, the larger party assumed to be in the rear 
of their position. The attacking party consisted of the larger part of the 
First Infantry, Second Infantry, and two troops of cavalry. The defense 
consisted of the battery of artillery, detachments from the First and Second 
Infantry, and two troops of cavalry. The attacking party also had two 
gatling guns. 

At about 3 p. m. positions were taken for this maneuver. Mounted 
scouts were sent out by the attacking party, who. after being fired upon, 
returned to cover, and a dismounted advance party was sent to develop 
the position of the defense. This having been once defined, a line of 
skirmishers was sent forward and gradually approached to the point of 
attack, being followed by other lines of skirmishers until a strong line 

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of battle was put forward that forced the retreat of the defending party. 
At this point the cavalry of the attacking party made a charge, completely 
breaking up the defense. 

The exhibition was witnessed by nearly 100,000 people, many 
of whom were Grand Army men. This scene was very realistic. The 
continual fire of the rifles from both sides, the rattle of the gatling guns, 
and the roar of the field artillery brought home to the spectators what 
might be the realities of war. This exhibition is said by those who 
viewed it to have been one of the most interesting features of the encamp- 
ment, and it certainly afforded considerable instruction to the troops 
who took part in it. The amount expended will be shown in the report 
of the Finance Committee. 

Thanks are due to the Park Board and Superintendent for courtesies 
e.xtended, also to the Police Department for maintaining perfect order, 
and particularly to the military organizations taking part. 

Respectfully submitted. 

EDWARD C YOUNG, 

Chairman. 



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Report of the Press Committee. 



The Press Committee was one of the first to be organized, and its 
efforts (luring the Encampment and for the six months preceding it were 
invaluable, not only to this great afifair but for Chicago as well. The first 
action of the committee was the appointment of a Press Representative, 
and Charles R. Macloon, who possessed wide experience in the promotion 
of such matters, was selected for the position with the approval of the 
newspapers of Chicago and the Executive Committee of the Encampment. 
The Press Committee, through its representative, commenced work in 
January, and news of the big affair was from day to day sent to all parts 
of the United States through the courtesy of the Associated Press. The 
Chicago newspapers were also supplied daily with the news that developed 
as arrangements for the Encampment progressed. In this manner the 
enthusiasm of Chicago was aroused and increased. The news by telegraph 
created an enthusiasm and interest throughout the country, the results 
of the combined service being one of the factors which made this Encamp- 
ment one of the most successful in the history of the Grand Army. The 
organization of this committee and its active work also was of untold value 
to Chicago commercially, as it naturally would be, if properly conducted, 
to any city entertaining a similar function, for the reason that all of 
its efforts drew direct attention to this city as one of enterprise and 
hospitality. 

This committee relied much upon the experience and suggestions of 
the Executive Director, and its work was made more of a pleasure than a 
task by the unanimous support given by all of the newspapers of Chicago. 
It is also indebted to Addison C. Thomas, Western Superintendent of the 
Associated Press, for the interest he personally took in disseminating to 
all parts of the United States announcements that brought the Grand 
Army of the Republic and kindred organizations in touch with the 
Encampm.ent. 

The committee had the pleasure of entertaining many newspaper men 
from various sections of the country during the days of the Encampment, 
and is indebted to the Chicago Press Club for keeping "open house" for 
these guests. 

WILLIAM PENN NIXON. 

Chairman. 



Report of the Ladies of the Grand Army of the 

Republic. 



The Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic held their 14th 
National Convention in Chicago, August 26th and 27th, 1900, at the 
Young Men's Christian Association Hall, with 2,000 members present. 
Delegates to the number of 350 were furnished with lunch two days 
through the efforts of the President's Association of the Ladies of the 
Grand Army of the Republic of Illinois. 

I had charge of the ladies that had been requested by the G. A. R. 
committee to be stationed at the depots and rest rooms to receive guests 
during the Encampment. They were furnished with handsome satin 
badges which were kindly presented by the committee. All those who 
attended our convention were more than pleased with the courtesies 
which were extended to us by Wm. H. Harper, Executive Director of 
the 34th National Encampment, and his assistants. They will ever be 
remembered by our Order and we hereby extend our thanks to them. 
Before the opening of the convention Mrs. Elmira Springer, of 425 La 
Salle avenue, tendered a dinner to Mrs. Julia P. Shade, National Presi- 
dent and her start. 

In the evening the National President and stafi' held a reception at 
the Palmer House, assisted by the Department of Illinois Ladies of the 
Grand Army of the Republic. 

The first day of our convention was occupied in listening to the 
reading of the annual reports, which were very interesting and encour- 
aging. 

During the second day's session the newlj- elected Commander-in- 
Chief, Leo. ]M. Rassieur, paid his respects to our National President and 
assumed the obligation of our Order. 

The election of officers was the next order of business. 

Mrs. Etta Lee Toby of Logansport. Indiana, who had served two 
terms as National Treasurer, was elected National President for 1901. 

After the close of the convention the newly elected and Past National 
Officers were taken for a drive through our beautiful parks. The drive 
was followed by a dinner served by the Past National Secretary, Mrs. 
Jessie Heg. 4409 Prairie avenue. 

Our convention was the largest and most successful one held since we 
were organized. 

All went home very much pleased with the Chicago Encampment. 
Respectfully submitted. 

AGNES J. WINSLOW. Chairman. 

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Report of the Woman's Relief Corps. 



On June 14th, 1900. with the approval of the Executive Committee, 
Mrs. Florence O. McCleland, Department President Woman's Relief 
Corps, appointed a committee to assist in entertaining the members of 
our Order during the National Encampment of the Grand Army of the 
Republic. The committee met at once, organized and named the neces- 
sary sub-committees. 

The main feature of our work was the luncheon to be served for two 
days to the officers and delegates. Mrs. T. E. Milchrist was made 
chairman and with her committee, members of the City Corps, most faith- 
fully performed the arduous task, while all the corps in the department 
cheerfully responded to the call for the "wherewithal" to pay the bills. 
The Committee on Courtesies visited the different hotels and made the 
visitors welcome, while forming as well an information bureau for their 
benefit. That their efforts were apt)reciated is known by the kind words 
of commendation for the "ladies with the lavender badges." The special 
work of the Reception Committee was the drive and luncheon tendered 
the wife of the Spanish Minister, the Duchess D'Arcos, Clara Barton, 
and Harriet J. Bodge, our National President. The Department of Illi- 
nois afterwards gave a large reception at the Palmer House where music 
and flowers formed a fitting accompaniment for brave men and fair 
women. 

An Official Programme was issued, filled with information useful to 
our Order and not to be obtained anywhere else. The Medical Com- 
mittee, consisting of Dr. Lucy Rossiter, Dr. Mary L. Vincent, Dr. Mary 
Melindy, Dr. Ida Fellows, and others, were in constant attendance at 
the Palmer House and Central Music Hall and aided many a sufferer 
over a few weary hours. 

Our expenses were $367.75 for postage, luncheons, printing, and 
committee expenses. Our receipts from the corps were %2>77.7S, leaving 
a balance of $10 in our Encampment fund. We are indebted to the 
Executive Committee for our hall and music, as well as many other 
favors before and during the Encampment, and desire now to express 
our gratitude for the same. 

We cannot close our report without acknowledging our deep appre- 
ciation of the many acts of kindness shown us by the chairman of the 
Executive Committee, Col. Joseph H. Wood, and to express our keen 
regret that he could not have been spared to receive the many encomi- 
ums bestowed upon him by all. 

Respectfully submitted, 

EMMA R. WALLACE, Chairman. 

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Report of the Committee on Transportation. 



The Committee on Transportation performed the duties assigned to 
it, securing excursion rates from nearly all of the transportation com- 
panies in the United States. 

From a portion of the country east of Chicago the railways granted 
a one-cent-per-mile rate; from other sections the best rate that could 
be secured was one fare for the round trip. 

In both cases the transportation companies had about all the traffic 
they could handle during Encampment week, and it is believed that 
passengers generally were transported comfortably and satisfactorily. 

At most of the railway stations in Chicago baggage was received and 
delivered systematically and without annoying delay. 

The arrangements for the deposit and viseing of return tickets were 
as perfect as could be, considering the large number of people who 
desired to be accommodated. 

Taken as a whole I believe that the work of this committee reflects 
credit upon all concerned. GEO. H. HEAFFORD, 

Chairman. 



Report of the Committee on Public Order. 



The Committee on Public Order of the 34th National Encampment 
respectfully make the following report: 

We had several conferences with the Chief of Police, and through 
the Police Department the line of the parade was protected in the best 
possible manner, and we wish to thank the Chief and his Department for 
their untiring watchfulness in caring for the welfare of our guests and 
citizens during the Encampment, which relieved the committee from 
much anxiety and work. THOS. H. BROWN, 

WILLIAM P. WRIGHT, Secretary. Chairman. 



Report of the Committee on Colored Troops. 



The headquarters was opened at 2920 State street, on August 25th, 
with Mr. C. W. De Mond, Chairman in charge, and with everything in 
readiness to take care of the old veterans, there being two school-houses 
and a good supply of provisions at our disposal to feed all who came. 

Sunday, August 26th. — Patriotic religious services at Quinn Chapel, 
which were conducted by Rev. Dr. A. J. Carey; remarks by Col. James 
H. Lewis of Louisiana. 

Monday, August 27th. — Camp-fire and Reunion given to visiting 
comrades at Olivet Baptist church. Welcome address by the chairman, 
C. W. De Mond. The programme consisted of songs and speeches by 
some of Chicago's best talent. 

Tuesday, August 28th.— About 300 veterans turned out in the parade, 
headed by Armant's 8th Battalion Band, which was furnished by the 
Grand Army Committee. Reception and Camp-fire in the evening at 
Quinn Chapel, which was highly enjoyed by all present. 

Wednesday, August 2Qth. — A Reunion of the colored veterans and 
their white officers at the Criminal Court building from 11 A. M. to i 
P. M.; in the evening Camp-fire at Bethel A. M. E. church, which con- 
sisted of songs and addresses. Among the prominent speakers of the 
evening were the following: Col. E. C. Young, Dr. Bryant. Col. Jas. 
H. Lewis, Rev. Geo. W. Gaines, C. W. De Mond. The programme was 
concluded by the audience singing America. 

Thursday, August 30th. — The day was spent in sight-seeing under 
the auspices of the chairman. In the evening a grand reception and ball 
was given in honor of the old veterans and their friends at Medinah 
Temple, at which about 1,500 people were present. A reception was 
held in the upper hall, after which dancing was the order of the evening 
in the lower hall. 

Friday, August 31st.— Reception given to the distinguished veterans 
by the Douglass Club of the West Side; speeches and feasting was the 
order of the evening. 

We fed at the headquarters about four hundred of the visiting com- 
rades, and they all departed well pleased saying they had had the best 
time that they had ever had in their lives. 

Mr. De Mond, the chairman, feels under many obligations to his 
committee who assisted him so ably in taking care of the old veterans, 
and to the Relief Corps No. 14, which gave such valiant services in 
serving them the refreshments which we had prepared. 
Respectfully submitted, 

C. W. DE MOND, Chairman. 



Report of the Committee on Veterans' Road 

Race. 



The bicycle race was one of the most novel features of, and the only 
sporting event in, the programme of the Encampment. Fifty comrades 
entered, twenty-eight made the start, and twenty-six rode over the entire 
course, viz. : Washington boulevard from Halsted street into and around 
Garfield Park, finishing at Jackson boulevard, making a distance of five 
miles. 

The start was made at io:io a. m.. Wednesday, August 29th, 1900. 
Jeff. C. Patterson, sixty-one years of age, of Dunbar Post No. 32, Green- 
field. Indiana, won the race and was given a Columbia chainless bicycle 
as a prize. 

J. L. Smith, fifty-six years of age, of Memorial Post No. 141, Cleve- 
land, Ohio, won the time prize and was presented with a gold medal by 
the Chicago Record. 

The oldest man entering the race was S. B. Morris, of Shelbyville, 
Indiana, aged seventy-one years. The youngest was Chas. Solar, Newport. 
Kentucky, aged fifty-one years. 

The only accidents were to W. G. Campbell, of St. Joseph, Missouri, 
who succumbed to a fainting spell after he crossed the tape ; and W. P. 
Schrock, of Chicago, who was slightly injured from a fall at Ashland 
boulevard. Both men were taken to their headquarters. 

The Geneva Emergency Corps had doctors all along the course with 
plenty of bandages, etc., in case of accidents. 

The city detailed 300 police, and the entire Park Police Force were 
detailed to handle the crowd. 

The entire course was lined on both sides with spectators and fully 
5,000 witnessed the finish. 

All prizes were donated and the G. A. R. was under no expense of 
any kind. 

The race was run under the auspices of the Associated Cycling Clubs 
and was voted a success. FRANK A. ALDEN, 

Chairman A. C. C. Com. in Charge. 



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List of Committees. 



GENERAL COMMITTEE. 
Hon. Joel M. Longenecker. Ch'man. Gen. John C. Black, Vice-Ch'man 
Hon. W m. H. Harper. Exec. Director. Hon. John R. Walsh, Treas 
Col. Francis A. Riddle, Atty. Maj. E. A. Bigelow, Secretary 



Hon. Robert T. Lincoln 
Maj. John McLaren 
Capt. Geo. LL Heafford 
Capt. Martin J. Russell 
Col. Marcus Kavanaeh 
Gen. A. C. McClurg ^ 
Capt. H. W. Jackson 
Col. J. H. Wood 
Hon. Wm. H. Harper 
Capt. J. C. Irey 
Maj. E. A. Blodgett 
Hon. Ernest J. Magerstadt 
Capt. James O'Donnell 
Hon. Volnev W. Foster 
Mr._ K. C. Pardee 
Maj. Thomas J. Robeson 
Hon. Melville E. Stone 
Hon. Joseph Donnersberger 
Hon. J. J. Badenoch 
Col. John R. Marshall 
Col. Jesse Sherwood 
Dr. H. S. Tavlor 
Capt. H. L. Wait 
Col. John F. Finerty 
Gen. Charles Fitz Simons 
Capt. Will J. Davis 
Capt. Richard S. Tuthill 
Hon. Edgar T. Noon an 
Judge Frank Baker 
Capt. Eugene Gary 
Gen. Joseph Stockton 
Gen. Walter C. Newberry 
Capt. R. H. Peters 
Capt. Robert F. Wilson 
Capt. J. R. Fitch 
Col. Francis A. Riddle 
Hon. Chas. G. Dawes 
Commodore Geo. L. Seavev 
Gen. C. C. Hilton 
Capt. George W. Reed 
Capt. L. W. Pitcher 



Gen. Wm. Sooy Smith 

Maj. J. W. Burst 

Col. A. J. Burbank 

Col. Thomas W. Scott 

Col. Thomas G. Lawler 

Col. C. C. Jones 

Hon. W. F. Calhoun 

Gen. C. W. Drew 

Rev. Thos. P. Hodnett 

Col. Daniel W. Munn 

Maj. B. R. DeYoung 

Gen. John C. Black 

Col. Jonathan Merriam 

Col. W. L. Distin 

Mr. James L. Calhoun 

Hon. Frank Hamlin 

Maj. Milton J. Foreman 

Gen. R. J. Smith 

Gen. A. J. Harding 

Capt. C. P. Swigert 

Col. Henry L. Turner 

Col. James E. Stuart 

Col. Geo. M. Moulton 

Capt. Nathan Wood 

Chief Joseph Kipley 

Dr. A. R. Reynolds 

Gen. Fred W. Spink 

Capt. Aaron F. Walcott 

Capt. James J. Healy 

Col. Henry S. Dietrich 

Col. Edward C. Young 

Capt. J. A. Montgomery 

Hon. Carter H. Harrison 

Ass't Adjt. Gen. C. A. Partridge 

Gen. J. N. Reese 

Gen. J. D. Crabtree 

Maj. E. J. Harkness 

Col. W. L. Barnum 

Capt. Geo. C. Ball 

Maj. L P. Rumsey 

Capt. N. B. Ream 



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Capt. S. E. Gross 

Col. James W. Nye 

Hon. Thomas Ciisack 

Hon. C. Porter Johnson 

Capt. Z. R. Winslow 

Mr. W. D. C. Street 

Mr. W. K. Ackerman 

Col. F. O. Lowden 

Col. Hiram P. Thompson 

Col. Geo. R. Peck 

Hon. John S. Runnells 

Mr. J. B. Wilbur 

Maj. Kirk Hawes 

Mr. W. S. Warren 

Gen. H. H. Thomas 

Gen. Smith D. Atkins 

Capt. W. J. Hemstreet 

Capt. Wni. H. Cunningham 

Gen. C S. Bentley 

Rev. F. W. Gnnsaulus, D. D. 

Commander C. W. Johnson 

Capt. John J. Healy 

Gen. John C. Smith 

Capt. Martin Conrad 

Capt. D. V. Purington 

Capt. Theo. W. Letton 

Col. E. A. Otis 

Lt-Com. R. S. Critchell 

Capt. J. T. Harahan 

Commander C. W. Adams 

Hon. C. C. Kohlsaat 

Hon. Orrin N. Carter 

Rt. Rev. Samuel Fallows 

Capt. Edward A. Keeler 

Lieut. H. Dorsey Patton 

Hon. Lorin C. Collins 

Hon. W. J. Calhoun 

Hon. James R. Mann 

Hon. John R. Tanner 

Hon. Richard Yates 

Hon. Fred W. Upham 

Hon. P. S. Grosscup 

Hon. Walter Reeves 

Hon. Elbridge Hanecy 

Capt. F. D. Meacham 

Col. H. B. Dox 

Mr. Graham H. Harris 

Mr. M. Umbdenstock 

Dr. P. L. McKinnie 

Hon. Henry S. Boutell 

Col. J. S. McCleland 

Hon. Fred. A. Smith 

Capt. George Willard 

Dr. A. C. Cotton 

Col. E. A. Calkins 

Col. C. H. McConnell 



Capt. Wm. Vocke 
Hon. George E. Foss 
Mai. L. B. Mitchell 
Hon. Fred A. Busse 
Col. Joseph B. Sanborn 
Col. Daniel Moriarty 
Capt. Harvev T. Weeks 
Maj. Alfred' M. Russell 
Col. J. G. Everest 
Capt. B. F. Nourse 
Mr. E. J. Nally 
Hon. S. M. Cullom 
Capt. J. S. Dunham 
Capt. Henry V. Freeman 
Col. C. R. E. Koch 
Col. W. B. Keeler 
Maj. W. L. B. Jenney 
Col. E. W. Cribben 
Hon. George P. Foster 
Mr. C. A. Mallory 
Maj. F. B. Tobey 
Capt. Edson W. Lyman 
Gen. Walter R. Robbins 
Col. Wm. H. King 
Capt. John Heiland 
Hon. Jarvis Blume 
Hon. James Farrell 
Hon. W. E. Mason 
Capt. Wm. Hill 
Gen. John INIcArthur 
Maj. George Mason 
Capt. Wm. R. Page 
Gen. T. M. Anderson 
Maj. W. F. Tucker 
Col. J. G. C. Lee 
Hon. William Lorimer 
Hon. Henry S. Fitch 
Mr. John C. Richberg 
Mr. Elias Dewey 
Maj. A. J. Cheney 
Hon. Daniel D. Healy 
Capt. Jesse G. King 
Mr. Riley Darnell 
Col. A. F. Stevenson 
Col. W. G. Bentley 
Mr. A. C. McCracken 
Gen. Joseph S. Reynolds 
Maj. R. M. Woods 
Capt. J. A. McCartney 
Mr. C. K. Herrick 
Capt. S. S. Kimbell 
Capt. W. L Davenny 
Maj. E. D. Redington 
Capt. O. B. Knight 
Hon. James C. Irwin 
Mr. L. T. Dickason 



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Commanders of Local Posts, G. a. R. 

H. R. Currier 

A. C. Fischer 

Henry F. Smith 

S. B. Boynton 

T. J. Skillen 

W. H. Woodring 

C. H. L. Ahrens 

August Mette 

M. W. Diffley 

E. A. Sherburne 

J. H. Clemens 

Robert Bales 

Horace D. Greene 

John F. Crichton 

E. L. Wright 

Frank L. Cook 

Theo. Wiederhold 

Adolph Steiner 

J. H. Coffman 

Dr. Wm. D. H. Reeder 



W. N. Danks 
L. L. Wilson 
D. S. Sherman 
J. L. Manning 
Chas. F. Frisbie 
C. W. DeMond 
Dr. Chas. W. Day 
Lowell D. Davis 
A. S. Henderson 
M. S. Wilcox 
Dennis Galvin 
Fred Baum 
A. H. Gardner 
John C. Bonnell 
Wm. Nichols 
Wm. H. Shaw 
Hiram Gilson 
M. H. Kelly 
Frank McCloud 
A. B. Hull 



Col. Joseph H. Wood. Chairman 

Maj. John McLaren. Vice-Chairman 

Maj. E. A. Bigelow, Sec'v 

Hon. Fred W. Upham 

Col. Edward C. Young 

Hon. J. M. Longenecker. ex-officio 



EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. 



Maj. Edward D. Redington 
Maj. John W. Burst 
Capt. James J. Healy 
Dr. James C. Irey 
Hon. William H. Harper 



AUDITING COMMITTEE. 



Mr. W. D. C. Street Chairman Mr. W. K. Ackerman 

Col. Frank O. Lowden 



COMMITTEE ON INVITATIONS AND COURTESIES. 



Gen. John C. Black. 

Chairman 
Mr. R. T. Perry, Sec'v 
Hon. Carter H. Harrison 
Mr. Potter Palmer 
Hon. F. H. Winston 
Hon. Wm. H. Harper 
Col. J. H. Wood 
Col. L. T. Dickason 
Col. Francis A. Riddle 
Capt. S. E. Gross 
Mr. C. E. Vaughan 
Dr. Howard S. Taylor 



Col. H. S. Dietrich 

Col. Daniel W. Munn 

Capt. R. S. Tuthill 

Maj. E. A. Blodgett 

Mr. Edw. C. Abdill 

Judge A. N. Waterman 

Col. H. V. Freeman 

Mr. John C. Richberg 

Mr. C. H. Tebbetts 

Gen. Jno. B. Inman 

Asst. Adjt. Gen. C. A. Partridge 

Hon. Geo. Hunt 

Mr. John J. Abercrombie 



COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION. 



Maj. Geo. H. Heafiford. 

Chairman 
Maj. W. W. Bell. Secy 



Col. Jonathan Merriam 
Geo. T. Nicholson 
F. C. Donald 



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BUREAU OF INFORMATION AND PUBLIC COMFORT. 

Prof. John J. Tobias, B. F. Fairbanks 

Chairman Joseph A. Marshall 

John L. Manning. Secretary H. P. Dezard 
Madison Beadell Joseph A. McCartney 



COMMITTEE ON FREE QUARTERS. 

Capt. R. H. Peters, Mr. A. L. Campfield 

Chairman Capt. C. W. Dc Mond 

Capt. Charles E. Sinclair. Col. John F. Finerty 

Secretary Col. Marcus Kavanagh 

Hon. Graham K. Harris Hon. J. H. Strong 
Commodore Geo. L. Seavey Hon. Geo. E. Adams 

Hon. E. G. Halle Capt. T. H. Brown 
Hon. Jesse Sherwood 



COMMITTEE ON PRIVATE ACCOMMODATIONS. 

Capt. S. E. Gross. Chairman Lieut. Joshua Smith 
Capt. C. B. Wilson. Capt. J. L. !>.Ianning 

Secretary Charles E. Bisb.op 

Col. Aaron F. Waicott' Charles N. Black 

Maj. A. P. Connolly Porter B. Fitzgerald 

Gen. J. S. Reynolds Albert J. Fisher 



COMMITTEE OX BOARDING AND LODGING HOUSES. 

Capt. George W. Reed. Joseph Brown 

Chairman E. M. Edgerton 

W. R. Bradley, Secretary O. R. McKinney 

D. S. Balcom John Richie 



COMMITTEE ON HOTELS. 
Joseph A. McCartney. Chairman Prof. John J. Tobias, Secretary 



COMMITTEE ON FIREWORKS. 

K. C. Pardee. Chairman J Allen Box 

H. E. Ambler, Secretary R W. Bishop 



COMMITTEE ON PRESS. 

Wm. Penn Nixon. Joseph Brucker 

Chairman Fritz Glogauer 

Chas. R. Macloon. Walter R. Michaelis 

Press Representative Slason Thompson 

R. W. Patterson W. H. Turner 

Victor F. Lawson Martin J. Russell 

Geo. W. Hinman John F. Finerty 
A. A. McCormick 



COMMITTEE ON BADGES. 

Capt. James J. Healy. Col. Francis A. Riddle 

Chairman Mai. Alfred Russell 

Capt. J. R. Fitch. Maj. E. A. Blodgett 

Secretary Col. James E. Stuart 

Col. Thomas W. Scott 

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COMMITTEE ON EN fERTAINMENT. 



Dr. J. C. Irey, Chairman 

B. F. Nourse, V. -Chairman 
N. N. Nay, Secretary 

J. B. Sine 
L. W. Campbell 
W. S. Elliott, Jr. 
Waldo H. Howe 
Kickham Scanlan 

C. T. Drake 

C. B. Plattenburg 
Dr. C. S. Eldridge 

D. H. Ranck 
H. A. Antrim 
A. J. Stone 

J. H. Davidson 
S. B. Thompson 
D. J. Avery 
M. A. Wells 
H. W. Chester 
R. F. Wilson 
R. R. Street 
Thomas S. Temple 
Chas. McEntee 
Henry Stephens 
Will J. Davis 
Leopold Mayer 
Jay Rial 
S. C. Knight 
D. G. Harrington 
James E. Keith 
O. B. Knight 
N. B. Lewis 
C. H. Felton 
L. W. Nevius 
Robert Dollard 
H. E. Gerry 
Dr. A. W. Grav 



Fred Busse 
J. L. Bigelow 

D. J. Hubbard 
J. F. Tenney 

H. P. Thompson 
L. L. Wadsworth 
J. C. Wintermeyer 
J. M. Vernon 
Frank Cusic 
C. W. Bassett 
W. J. Aiken 
Isaac Bowe 
W. H. Chesebro 

A. B. Coulter 
W. H. Davis 

B. R. DeYoung 
L. T. Dickason 

C. T. Garrard 
H. S. Heberling 
C. K. Herrick 

E. T. Mason 

C. I. Wickersham 
O. H. Williams 
M. W. Diffley 
J. L. White 
J. J. Sullivan 

F. C. Taylor 
J. C. Ward 
James McDevitt 
J. L. Bennett 

H. H. Walton 
C. B. Wilson 
W. S. Kaufman 
J. Milton Oliver 
W. S. Visscher 
T. G. Everest 
H. F. Stone 



COMMITTEE ON GRAND STANDS. 
Col. H. S. Dietrich 



Col. H. P. Thompson, 

Chairman 

Col. Milo H. Wagar. 

Secretary 



Maj. B. R. De Young 
Col. Thomas W. Scott, 

Fairfield. Illinois 



COMMITTEE ON PRINTING. 

Fred W. Upham. George Fergus 

Chairman Charles Nixon 

E. G. Pauling. John M. Glenn 

Secretary 



COMMITTEE ON PARADE AND REVIEW. 



Capt. James O'Donnell, 

Chairman 
John J. Healy, Secretary 
Fred W. Spink 
Thomas G. Lawler, 

Rockford, Illinois 



Col. James E. Stuart 
Capt. J. L. Bennett 
George Llowison 
Capt. John B. Colvin 
C. W. DeMond 



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COMMITTEE ON DECORATION AND ILLUMINATION. 

Capt. L. W. Pitcher. Col. C. H. McConnell 

Chairman B. H. Marshall 

Ernest W. Kohlsaat. C. U. Gordon 

Secretary J. B. Wilbur 
H. R. Wilson 

COMMITTEE ON MUSIC. 

Capt. Aaron F. Walcott. Capt. D. J. Hubbard 

Chairman Maj. P. G. Gardner 

Capt. John W. Corlies. Hon. E. A. Dicker 
Secretary 

Capt. Henry McCall 

gOMMITTEE ON CAMP-FIRES AND REUNIONS. 

Capt. John C. Bonnell. B. F. Monroe 

Chairman T. H. Gault 

Oliver Boice. Secretary E. L. Foster 

C. B. Wilson, Gen. Jos. Stockton 

P. L. McKinney J. C. White 

J. T. Foster Fred. W. Spink 
Robert Mann Wood 



COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION. 

C. Porter Johnson, H. O. Sprogle 

Chairman C. H. Weaver 
F. H. Stephens, Secretary George P. Bay 

E. R. Bliss Charles Bleyer 

Henry S. Fitch Harvey T. Weeks 

Charles F. Gunther Fred A. Hart 

Thomas Carey W. E. Schlacks 

Granville W. Browning John R. Thompson 

S W. Linde Andrew P. Callahan 

Charles W. Johnson Dr. F. B. McFatrich 

James H. Gilbert Franklin MacVeagh 

Ira J. Mix Charles A. Morrill 

COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC ORDER. 

Col. Thomas H. Brown. C. H. McConnell 

Chairman Henry H. Cluett 

James Donahue J. W. Woodward 

Jacob A. Means J. C McElroy 

E. M. Edgerton Col. A. J. Burbank 

D. B. Freeman C. D. Wickersham 

Col. O. R. McKinney L. A. Pierce 

Maj. A. P. Connolly G. W. McDonald 



COMMITTEE ON COLORED TROOPS. 

Capt. Charles W. DeMond. M. Q. Redd 

Chairman George Blakey 

James Lewis. Secretarv Moses McGowan 

Col. T. C. Hubbard James Harris 

Matthew Hulett Maj. Franklin Dennison 

Col. John R. Marshall Capt. Allen A. Wesley 

John Ampey Capt. James H. Johnson 

Capt. W. H. Curd Capt. W. H. Jefferson 

Thomas Marshall Maj. Robt. R. Jackson 

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COMMITTEE ON PARKS AND BOULEVARDS. 

Hon. Joseph Donnersberger Herman B. Wickersham 

Chairman F. H. Winston 

J. W. Suddard, Secretary F. M. Blount 



COMMITTEE ON MILITARY ORGANIZATION, 

Gen. Charles Fitz Simons, Col. Daniel Moriarty 

Chairman Col. Jno. R. Marshall 

Col. J. B. Sanborn, Col. Richard Comba 

Col. J. E. Stewart, Capt. Frank Thorp 
Col. C. E. Young, 



COMMITTEE ON LADIES AUXILIARY. 

Col. A. J. Burbank, Maj. R. M. Woods 

Chairman Riley Darnell 

A. H. McCracken, Capt. W. N. Danks 

Secretary Capt. E. J. Skillen 

Capt. Z. R. Winslow Jesse G. King 

Maj. A. J. Cheney 



COMMITTEE ON HORSES AND CARRIAGES. 

Col. James W. Nye. W. S. Bond 

Chairman Scott Brown 

Dr. John D. Ware 

COMMITTEE ON RELIGIOUS EXERCISES. 

Rt. Rev. Samuel Fallows, LL. D., Chairman 
Chas. R. Macloon. Secretary Rev. E. M. Stires, D. D. 
Hon. C. C. Bonney, LL. D. Rev. A. J. Rondthaler. D. D. 
Bishop Thomas Bowman Rev. Joseph Stolz, D. D. 
Rev. E. G. Hirsch, D. D. Rev. Prof. J. Ross Stevenson, D. D, 

Rev. H. W. Thomas, D. D. Rev. Frank A. Hardin, D. D. 
Rev. F. W. Gunsaulus, D. D. Rev. T. D. Wallace, D. D. 
Rev. F. A. Noble, D. D. Rev. Martin E. Cady. D. D. 

Rev. Fr. Thos. P. Hodnett Rev. Fr. E. A. Kelly 
Rev. J. P. Brushingham, D. DRev. Fr. B. P. Murray 
Rev. J. H. O. Smith, D. D. Rev. Thomas J. Mason, D. D. 
Rev. J. D. Severinghaus. D.D. Rev. Frank C. Bruner, D. D. 
Rev. Jenkin Lloyd Jones, D.D. Rev. J. M. Caldwell. D. D. 
Rev. P. S. Henson. D. D. Rev. W. H. Holmes, D. D. 
Rev. R. A. White, D. D. Rev. W^m. White Wilson, D. D. 

Rev. R. C. Ransom, D. D. Rev. G. R. Van Home. D. D. 
Rev. W. T. Meloy, D. D. Rockford, III. 



MEDICAL COMMITTEE. 

Dr. Thos. J. Robeson, Medical Director 

Dr. Arthur R. Reynolds, Assistant Medical Director 

Dr. J. F. Hultgcn and Dr. O. H. Maclay, Secretaries 

Committee. 

Dr. Thomas J. Robeson Dr. Heman Spalding 

Dr. Arthur R. Reynolds Dr. Thos. Sullivan 

Dr. J. F. Hultgen Dr. A. C. Cotton 

Dr. Frank Johnson Dr. G. Frank Lydston 

Dr. Wm. Cuthbertson Dr. Theo. J. Bluthardt 

Dr. Wm. G. Willard Dr. Allen A. Wesley 

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Corps. 



Dr. A. C. Mowry 

Dr. H. H. Hagay 

Dr. E. D. Piper 

Dr. A. Price 

Dr. Max C. Ruehl 

Dr. R. H. Wheeler 

Dr. F. G. Stubbs 

Dr. W. W. Malov 

Dr. G. N. Pratt 

Dr. C. E. Shoemaker 

Dr. L. W. Beebe 

Dr. Frank Duncan 

Dr. C. C. Rogers 

Dr. Frank P. St. Clair 

Dr. A. N. Makey 

Dr. J. W. Bartholemew 

Dr. F. A. Deutsch 

Dr. Wilbur McKenzie 

Dr. A. Franklin Heimlich 

Dr. Coleman G. Buford 

Dr. T. F. Runnels 

Dr. C. B. Saunders 



Dr. Paul E. Morf 
Dr. Ambrose Breese 
Dr. John C. Ames 
Dr. A. E. Bertling 
Dr. L. C. Borland 
Dr. J. W. O'Neill 
Dr. J. A. Jennings 
Dr. P. C. Vaughan 
Dr. F. W. Beilstein 
Dr. R. J. Dunn 
Dr. E. A. Mattheei 
Dr. Henry J. Way 
Dr. R. A. Sempsill 
Dr. Geo. C. Synon 
Dr. M. A. Weiskoph 
Dr. H. B. De Bey 
Dr. Joseph L. Abt 
Dr. Andrew A. Conlan 
Dr. Homan Goodman 
Dr. L. E. Gordon 
Dr. John G. Stahl 



COMMITTEE 



ON ENTERTAINMENT OF VISITING LADIES' 
AUXILIARY SOCIETIES. 

Mrs. Elizabeth Means, Chairman 



COMMITTEE ON NAVAL VETERANS. 
Commodore George L. Seavey, Chairman 



Granville Kimball 
L. C. Roberts 
M. T. Kunman 
George Heilman 
W. U. Aikman 
W. J. Wilson 
A. A. Michelson 
E. H. Harrison 
Charles W. Tuttle 
Samuel Harris 



W. H. Quinlan 
Norval Pierce 
G. Blocklinger 
G. E. Glem 
Frank Green 
Charles B. Darling 
Hugh T. Reed 
J. A. Jamison 
R. M. Hopkins 
R. S. Critchell 



FINANCE COMMITTEE. 



Wm. H. Harper, Chairman. 

John R. Walsh, Treasurer. 

Carter H. Harrison 
J. Ogden Armour 
S. W. Allerton 

E. L. Brand 
Thomas B. Bryan 
Z. R. Carter 
Paul Morton 

F. H. Cooper 
Joseph Beifield 
John Cudahy 
J. M. Clark 
Wm. J. Chalmers 
Joseph Downey 



James H. Eckels, Vice-Chairman. 
R. T. Perry, Secretary. 

.S. B. Raymond 
H. H. Kohlsaat 
Martin B. Madden 
John S. Miller 
C. G. Seymour 
H. B. Wickersham 
E. C. DeWitt 
E. G. Pauling 
Tames A. Patten 
H. A. Parker 
Geo. W. Miller 
Morris Selz 
To-hn C. Scales 



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M. J. Carpenter 
W. S. Eden 
C. F. Gunther 
Charles U. Gordon 
Thomas Gahan 
J. H. Gilbert 
F. W. Buskirk 
E. G. Foreman 
J. V. Farwell, Jr. 
Willis Howe 
J. A. Hamlin 
N. W. Harris 

E. G. Keith 
W. G. Purdy 

F. G. Logan 
John McLaren 
Stanley McCormick 
Washington Porter 
L N. Perry 

W. A. Giles 
J. V. Clarke 
John Lambert 
Arthur Dixon 
B. N. Austin 
Theodore Oehne 
J. Irving Pearce 
John J. Mitchell 
A. M. Rothschild 
W. P. Main 
Jesse Spalding 

D. G. Hamilton 
J. H. Witbeck 
R. C. Clowry 
W. C. Brown 
W. W. Gurley 
Wm. Penn Nixon 
R. S. Lyon 

J. H. Moore 
I. P. Rumsey 

F. M. Blount 
Wm. C. Seipp 
John C. Spry 
J. M. Smyth 
A. S. Gage 
Geo. B. Swift 
Orson Smith 
J. H. Wood 
Alonzo Wygant 

E. S. Conway 

G. B. Shaw 
Charles H. Wacker 
H. R. Deering 

R. H. Southgate 
Charles F. Cooke 
J. W. Gates 
Wm. R. Harper 
E. S. Lacy 
J. H. Strong 
W. C. Smith 
John W. Sweet 
Lloyd J. Smith 
A. J. Smith 



Chas. Truax 

Walter H. Chamberlin 

E. A. Potter 

W. A. Alexander 

F. E. Coyne 
P. B. Weare 
Jas. H. Channon 
Geo. B. Van Norman 
Robt. G. Clark 

Geo. E. Cole 

C. H. Tebbetts 
A. S. Triide 

W. P. Wadhams 
E. R. Bliss 

A. T. Ewing 
Walter S. Bogle 
Harry J. Powers 

D. F. Bremner 
M. W. Kirk 
Wm. P. Williams 

E. G. Halle 
L. F. Swift 
Edward Morris 

B. J. Rosenthal 
John M. Roach 
Roy O. West 
H. A. Wheeler 
E. A. Cummings 

E. B. Butler 
Edward E. Ayer 
Lafayette McWilliams 
Albert M. Forbes 
John Mason Loomis 
Chas. A. Stevens 
John Barton Payne 
John A. Spoor 
James M. Ball 

F. Sontag 
John C. Hately 
Charles Counselman 
C. A. Plamondon 

Z. P. Brosseau 

Geo. H. O'Brien 

Charles A. Morrill 

H. C. Lytton 

W. P. Rend 

Hiram R. McCullough 

W. D. Allen 

J. M. Cutter 

Morris Rosenbaum 

C. A. Mallory 

Ira J. Mix 

Geo. B. Kerr 

A. M. Crane 

J. McGregor Adams 

H. R. Wilson 

L. B. Doud 

Fred W. Morgan 

Wm. H. McDoel 

Chas. K. Parmelee 

Potter Palmer 

T. B. Blackstone 



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C F. Kimball 
J. Harley Bradley 
Wm. Deering 
J. B. Forgan 

A. J. Earling 
David Mayer 
L. W. Bodman 
N. B. Holden 
Andrew McLeish 
Leon Mandel 

E. M. Phelps 
Adolph Nathan 
O. W. Ruggles 
Le Grand W. Perce 

B. A. Eckhart 

R. W. Patterson, Jr. 
J. C. Neely 
Holmes Hoge 
Geo. W. Hinman 
Geo. E. Adams 
A. H. Revell 
Victor F. Lawson 



Bradley Dean 

Geo. K. Dauchy 

Chas. H. Conover 

F. S. James 

L. W. Noyes 

Geo. W. Mathews 

Geo. L. Warner 

A. Montgomery Ward 

W. A. Stanton 

Wm. J. Wilson 

C. K. G. Billings 

Graeme Stewart 

John B. Sherman 

John T. Shayne 

DeLancy H. Louderback 

John Farson 

R. A. Keyes 

A. A. Sprague 

W. J. Watson 

Geo. F. Kimball 

W. D. Kerfoot 

Leo Wampold 



SUB-FINANCE COMMITTEES. 

Architects. — H. R. Wilson, Chairman ; W. L. B. Jenney, H. B. 
Wheelock, H. H. Waterman. 

Bakeries, Wholes.\le. — D. F. Bremner. Chairman. 

Baking Powder and Extract Manufacturers. — B. F. Nourse, Chair- 
man; E. W. Gillett. 

Banks. — F. M. Blount, Chairman ; John McLaren, John C. Neely. 

Boors and ShoeSj Retail. — N. B. Holden, Chairman. 

Belting Manufacturers. — James Moloney, Chairman. 

Blank Books and Stationery. — J. A. Smith, Chairman ; Bradley 
Dean, P. F. Pettibone. 

Boots and Shoes, Wholesale. — Morris Selz. Chairman ; O. C. Smith, 
E. M. Phelps. 

Bottlers of Mineral Water. — Herman Pomy, Chairman ; O. W. 
Hinkley, H. W. Tessendorf, Adolph Clasen, Michael Hayes, Ernst Keppler. 

Brewers, Association. — C. H. Wacker, Chairman ; Theo. Oehne. 

Brewers, Independent. — Charles F. Cooke, Chairman. 

Bo.vrd of Trade. — I. P. Rumsey, Chairman ; B. A. Eckhart, Joseph 
Stockton, James A. Patten, P. B. Weare, J. M. Ball, R. S. Lyon, Geo. C. 
Ball, Z. R. Carter, Z. P. Brosseau, John Cudahy, Lloyd J. Smith. 

CiG.\RS, Wholesale. — William Best. Chairman ; W. M. Diffley. 

Clothing, Wholesale. — Adolph Nathan, E. C. Young, Leo Wampold. 

Clothing, Retail. — H. C. Lytton, Chairman ; F. M. Atwood, I. Wolf. 

Coal, Wholesale. — Walter S. Bogle, Chairman ; George Merry- 
weather, T. C. Loucks. 

Commission Merchants, South Water Street. — C. H. Weaver, Chair- 
man; F. M. Mitchell, C. B. Ayres, Peter Costa, Edward Rend, Aug. Morf, 
James Watson, J. P. Scales, Frank Cuneo. Milo George, T, D. Randall, 
John Low. 

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Confectioners. — C. F. Gunther, Chairman. 
Dental Depots. — C. L. Bingham, Chairman. 

Druggists, Wholesale and Retail. — W. C. Scupham, Chairman; 

E. Von Hermann, R. E. Rhode, F. Thayer. 

Dry Goods, Etc., Wholesale and Retail. — J. V. Farwell, Jr., Chair- 
man. 

Electrical Engineers. — Bion J. Arnold, Chairman. 

Electrical Service and Machinery. — Louis A. Ferguson, Chairman; 
B. E. Sunny. 

Engineers, Civil. — S. G. Artingstall, Chairman. 

Fire Insurance. — Wm. H. Cunningham, Chairman ; Edson W. 
Lyman, W. J. Hemstreet, J. H. Moore, Eugene Cary, W. D. Marsh, C. 
W. Drew, A. J. Harding. 

Furniture. — A. H. Revell, Chairman ; Adolph Karpen, Frank B. 
Tobey, John M. Smyth. 

Grocers, Wholesale. — C. H. Tebbetts, Chairman ; R. A. Keyes, 
Graeme Stewart. 

Hardware, Wholesale and Retail. — Charles H. Conover, Chairman. 

Hats and Caps, Wholesale. — John W. Sweet, Chairman. 

Haberdashers. — John S. Capper, Chairman ; Tom Murray, C. S. 
Blackman, S. F. Wilson. 

Hotels. — A. S. Gage, Chairman ; J. Irving Pearce, W. M. Elnight, 
Wm. McCoy, C. F. Milligan. 

Iron and Steel Manufacturers. — John Lambert, Chairman. 

Jewelers. — A. L. Sercomb, Chairman ; O. W. Wallis. 

Law Books. — W. L. Mead, Chairman. 

Lawyers. — Roy O. West, Chairman ; C. C. Kohlsaat, John S. Miller, 

F. R. Babcock, W. W. Gurley, Stephen D. Demmon. 

Liquor Dealers, Wholesale. — Chas. Dennehy, Chairman ; M. W. 
Murphy, John B. Grommes. 

Livery Stables. — Owen H. Fay, Chairman. 

Lumber Dealers and Manufacturers. — F. W. Upham, Chairman; 
John C. Spry, E. S. Hartwell. 

Mantels and Grates. — Geo. E. Harrison, Chairman. 

Milk Dealers, Wholesale. — Ira J. Mix, Chairman. 

Music Publishers. — Sol. Bloom, Chairman. 

Musical Instruments, Manufacturers and Music. — E. S. Conway, 
Chairman. 

Officers, Federal and State. — Jonathan Merriam, Chairman. 

Officers, County. — James J. Healy, Chairman. 

Packers, Bankers and Commission Merchants, Union Stock 

Yards. — Jesse Sherwood, Chairman ; Thomas H. Brown, S. E. Wood, C. 
A. Mallory. 

Railroads. — H. R. McCullough, Chairman ; W. C. Brown, H. R. 
Deering. 

Railroads, Street, Surface. — J. M. Roach, Chairman ; D. G. Ham- 
ilton. 

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Railroads, Elevated. — Harvey T. Weeks. Chairman. 

Real Estate Dealers. — H. S. Dietrich, Chairman : Geo. L. Warner, 
E. G. Pauling, Francis A. Barnes, S. E. Gross, Aaron B. Mead. 

Restaurants. — John R. Thompson, Chairman ; J. A. Huesner, H. F. 
De Jonghe. F. R. Barnhard. B. F. White, Bert Hough, Robt. Stites. E. M. 
Kimball, Chas. King, Henry Brukes, Herman Weber. 

Stone, Brick, Lime and Cement. — F. D. Meacham, Chairman. 

Stocks and Bonds. — C. B. Macdonald, S, C. Love, H. A. Wheeler, 
Fred Hertel. 

Silk and Thread Dealers. — W. A. Stanton, Chairman. 

Telegraph and Telephone Companies. — E. J. Nally. Chairman; 
John M. Clark. 

Theaters.^ — Harry J. Powers, Chairman ; Will J. Davis. 

Transfer Companies. — Thomas J. Dixon, Chairman. 

Wire and Iron Works. — F. P. Smith, Chairman. 



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Resolutions and Letters. 



The Thirty=Fourth National Encampment in Session in the 
City of Chicago, Adopted the Following Resolutions: 

Resolved, That the sincere thanks of the Thirty-fourth National 
Encampment are hereby tendered the City of Chicago, the various Com- 
mittees, and the Department of Illinois, for the magnificent hospitality 
extended to the Encampment and all visiting members of the Grand Army 
of the Republic. 

And to Executive Director William H. Harper and Colonel Joseph 
H. Wood, the especial thanks are due for splendid services in connection, 
with the Thirty-fourth National Encampment, and our warmest com- 
mendations are due them for their zeal and interest in our order. 

To Mayor Harrison we tender our congratulations for his dignified, 
able and happy services in the noble interest of our great organization, 
and he is tendered our loyal thanks for his friendship and official services 
in behalf of the Grand Army of the Republic. 



Resolutions Adopted by the Association of Army Nurses 
of the Civil War. 

Chicago, III., September ist, 1900. 
At a meeting of the Army Nurses Association the following Resolu- 
tions were unanimously adopted : 

Resolved, That this Association most earnestly desires to thank the 
Citizens Committee of Chicago for the very liberal manner in which they 
provided for our entertainment and comfort while in attendance at our 
convention, and for the delightful excursion to Milwaukee. 

Resolved, That we also gratefully appreciate the attention and courtesy 
shown to us by the G. A. R. of Milwaukee in providing carriages, cars 
and lunch for us during our short stay in their beautiful city. 

Resolved, That we also wish to show our appreciation of the courtesy 
and careful attention given us while guests of the Continental Hotel by 
Mr. J. A. Riley, the proprietor, and his courteous and attentive clerks. 

ADA JOHNSON, 

Kate M. Scott, National President. 

National Secretary. 

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From the National Commander of the National Association 
of the Union Ex-Prisoners of War. 

East Orange, N. J., September 6th, 1900. 
Col. W. H. Harper, 

Executive Director, Citizens' Committee, 

Chicago. Illinois. 
Dear Sir : — At the Twenty-eighth Annual Convention of the National 
Association of Union Ex-Prisoners of War, held in Room 307, County 
Building, Chicago, on Wednesday, August 29th, 1900, the following reso- 
lution \vas unanimously adopted : 

Resolved, That the thanks of the Delegates to this convention are 
hereby tendered to Col. W. H. Harper, Executive Director Citizens' Com- 
mittee, for the courtesies extended to the Union Ex-Prisoners of War 
(who are all members of the Grand Army of the Republic) during the 
Encampment of the G. A. R., and that an official copy of this resolution 
be sent to the Executive Director of the Citizens' Committee, and said 
resolution be entered in full on the minutes of this convention. 

Respectfully yours, 

JAMES ATWELL, 
Official : National Commander. 

Stephen M. Long, 

Adjutant-General. 



From the Chief°of=Staff of the Grand Army of the Republic, 

Troy, Ohio, September 7th, 1900. 
CoL. William H. Harper, 

Executive Director Thirty-fourth National Encampment G. A. R., 
Chicago, Illinois. 

Dear Sir and Comrade : — I take this opportunity after reaching home 
to express to you my greatest appreciation of the manner in which your 
committee handled all the business and arrangements connected with the 
Thirty-fourth National Encampment. 

I have attended over twenty of them, and been officially connected 
with the headquarters of four or five of the largest, and it gives me great 
pleasure to say that none has ever excelled, in my opinion, the Thirty- 
fourth. All of your promises and guarantees were carried out to the 
letter, even your guarantee as to good weather. It would have been a 
great source of pleasure to yourself and j^our earnest committees to have 
heard the expressions of hundreds of comrades attesting the entire satis- 
faction they enjoyed while in Chicago. 

Yours in F. C. and L., 

J. C. WINANS, 

Chief-of-Staff. 



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From the National Secretary of the Ladies of the Grand 
Army of the Republic. 

Allegheny, Pa., September nth, 1900. 
William H. Harper, 

Executive Director. 

My Dear Sir: — In behalf of the representatives to the Fourteenth 
National Convention of the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic, 
I desire to express to you, and through you to the rest of the Committee 
who so kindly took care of us during our visit to Chicago, the sincere 
pleasure which your hospitality brought us. 

The occasion which took us to Chicago was in itself enough to insure 
our enjoyment, but the manner in which we were received and the 
delightful hospitality showered upon us at every turn made our visit to 
your great city more than agreeable. 

The arrangements were most excellent and most successfully carried 
out, and the chairmen of the various committees and their helpers deserve, 
and will receive, the heartiest thanks of the multitude of benefited ones 
in proportion as the magnitude of the undertaking is understood. 

Once more thanking you and congratulating you on the great measure 
of success your labor has brought you, I am, 

Fraternally, 

HENRIETTA GERWIG, 
Late National Secretary Ladies of the G. A. R. 



The following Resolutions were Adopted by the Executive 
Committee on the 21st day of February, 1901. 

The Executive Committee of the Thirty-fourth National Encampment, 
G. A. R., being mindful of the great service rendered the Encampment 
by Hon. Wm. H. Harper, as Chairman of the Finance Committee and 
Executive Director, whose services extended over a period of fifteen 
months, and being desirous of fitly recognizing the same, adopts the 
following resolutions : 

Resolved, That we express our high appreciation of the services of 
Mr. Harper as Chairman of the Finance Committee in raising the funds 
necessary to pay the expenses of the Encampment. 

Resolved, That his work as Executive Director meets our full 
approval and has our highest endorsement. His duties were varied and 
burdensome, but he met every duty fairly and discharged it conscientiously. 
His management contributed immensely to the success of the Encampment. 

Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon the records of this 
committee and the Secretary be instructed to furnish a copy to Mr. 
Harper. 



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Editorial Comments. 



Proof sheets of the Report of the Chairman of the Finance Committee 
were sent to the daily press of the city of Chicago in advance of publica- 
tion. The following editorial comments appeared : 



Chicago Tribune, March loth, 1901. 

COST OF GRAND ARMY ENCAMPMENT. 

The Thirty-fourth National Encampment of the Grand Army of the 
Republic, held in Chicago last summer, was probably the last great reunion 
of that dwindling body of veterans. It w^as an unqualified success and is 
remembered with pleasure by the old soldiers and also by the city that 
entertained them. The final report of William H. Harper, chairman of the 
Finance Committee, reflects great credit upon his management and upon 
the faithful work of the other men who conducted the details of this 
hospitable enterprise. The report shows that the committee collected 94.i 
cash subscriptions, aggregating $83,917, and averaging $88.22 for each 
giver. The sum of $47,275, or more than one-half the total, was subscribed 
by twenty-one persons or firms. This fact is instructive as showing how 
necessary it is to interest large givers to raise money. Popular subscrip- 
tions of $1 or $5 are good for swelling the total, but if Mr. Harper's 
committee had been compelled to depend on these alone it could not have 
entertained the veterans as royally as it did. The railroads contributed 
a larger amount than had ever before been given by the roads entering 
an encampment city. The street railways and hotels also did their share, and 
private firms and individual business men joined heartily in the good work. 
Though the total raised by Chicago was somewhat smaller than that raised 
for the encampments in Washington, St. Louis, Pittsburg, and a few other 
large cities, the money was more carefully used and produced more satis- 
factory results than at any previous encampment. The street decorations 
are said to have surpassed those of any other reunion. All that could be 
done for the enjoyment of the visitors was done, and the committee is 
able to report a balance of $800 after paying all bills. Such a record is 
creditable to all concerned. 



Chicago Times-Herald, March 9th, 1901. 

THE COST OF THE LAST G. A. R. ENCAMPMENT. 

In closing up the aflfairs of the Annual Encampment of the Grand 
Army of the Republic held in Chicago last summer William H. Harper, 
Chairman of the Finance Committee, brings out some interesting facts. 
Although the Encampment was the most successful in the history of the 
G. A. R., the decorations the most beautiful and the entertainment of the 
guests the most elaborate, so skillful and economical was the management 

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that all this was secured on an expenditure considerably below the average 
in the other eight large cities where encampments have been held. The 
cost of these is shown in the following table : 

Washington $148,696.57 

St. Louis (about) 100,000.00 

Pittsburg 91 ,369 . 47 

Boston 88,593.67 

Buffalo 74,954.50 

Cincinnati 87,180.94 

Philadelphia 89,669.40 

Louisville 67,522.29 

Chicago 83,917.11 

It will be perceived that only in Buffalo and Louisville were the funds 
expended less than in Chicago. After paying all bills there was a balance 
of cash on hand of $808.63, which was appropriated for the purpose of 
publishing and distributing the report. 

Mr. Harper reports that the funds for this encampment raised by 
subscription amounted to $83,282.75 from 944 subscribers — an average of 
$88.22 to each subscription. 

An analysis of the subscriptions given in detail in the report shows 
that more than half of the total, or $47,275, were in sums of $1,000 or over, 
coming principally from railway and street railway companies and hotels. 
The next largest total came from subscriptions of $100 or under, amovmt- 
ing to $19,924. Subscriptions between $100 and $1,000 amounted to $15,741. 
Of the 944 subscriptions no less than 874 were in sums of $100 or under, 
the largest number coming in sums of $25 from 192 subscribers and of 
$5 from 176. These figures show the popular character of the support to 
the encampment. 



Chicago Inter-Ocean, March loth, 1901. 

A GOOD RECORD. 

The full report of William H. Harper, Chairman of the Finance 
Committee of the Thirty-fourth National Encampment of the Grand Army 
of the Republic, soon to be issued in pamphlet form, will be pleasant read- 
ing for the people of Chicago. Mr. Harper served from first to last as 
Chairman of the Finance Committee and also as Executive Director of 
the Encampment. His report shows how the money was raised, how it 
was expended, and how the Encampment was managed. 

It has been conceded that the Thirty-fourth Encampment of the Grand 
Army of the Republic, held in Chicago in August, was the largest ever 
held and that it was most satisfactory to the guests of the city so far as 
comfort and proper entertainment were concerned. The record of Chicago 
at the time was a source of pride to all Chicagoans. Most particularly 
was it a cause for congratulation on the part of the old soldiers, who 
felt that in, probably, the last great Reunion of the Veterans of the Civil 
war Chicago had so fully represented the patriotic spirit of the whole 
countr}'. It is gratifying to citizens and soldiers to know that, while the 
Encampment, as is shown by Mr. Harper's report, was economically man- 
aged, no money was spared to make it the greatest in the history of the 
G. A. R. 

Washington expended for the Encampment held in that city $148,696; 
St. Louis, $100,000; Pittsburg, $91,369; Boston, $88,593; Cincinnati, 
$87,180; Philadelphia, $89,669; Chicago, where the street decorations were 
the most beautiful and elaborate ever seen at an Encampment and where 
the most complete arrangements had been made for entertaining the old 
soldiers, expended only $83,917. 

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This is the net expenditure after the cots and other property on hand 
at the close of the Encampment were disposed of. In the beginning the 
committee purchased 20,000 cots, which were placed in sixty-two school 
buildings, where thousands of old soldiers were lodged. After the Encamp- 
ment these 20,000 cots were sold to persons interested in the Pan-American 
Exposition at Buffalo and were shipped to that city in six different 
steamboats. 

The proceeds of this sale reduced the expenditures of the committee 
on free quarters to $15,331. In the same way the sale of flags and 
decorations reduced the expenditures of the committee on decorations to 
$25,915. After paying all debts the financial committee reports in the 
treasury $808.63. So through the good management and energy of Mr. 
Harper, Chicago comes out of a duty well performed with a clear record. 



Chicago Chronicle, March loth, 1901. 

THE G. A. R. ENCAMPMENT OF 1900. 

The final report of the committee having in charge all the financial 
and other arrangements for "the Grand Army National Encampment held 
last year in Chicago has been published. It shows that the cost of the 
Encampment was $83,917, all of wdiich except $3,000 was contributed by 
individuals and corporations of Chicago. There was a deficit of $3,000, 
which was paid by an appropriation of the city council. 

Honorable William H. Harper was Chairman of the Finance Com- 
mittee, by which all the money was raised and disbursed, and he was 
executive director of all the business connected with the entertainment 
of the Encampment, including provisions for halls, quarters, hotel accom- 
modations and other matters. The complete success of the Encampment 
in every way is greatly attributable to his efforts. 

While the Encampment was in session last August and after its 
adjournment there was hardly an audible complaint or criticism regard- 
ing the management of the enterprise in any material respect. This 
cannot be said of any Encampment held in any other city during the last 
decade. 

Contrary to expectation the Encampment of 1900 was more numerously 
attended than any previous body of the kind. But the greatly increased 
attendance did not consist of War Veterans. Hardly any survivor of the 
Civil war is now under sixty years of age ; by far the greater number 
are nearer sixty-five or seventy years of age. 

Men as far advanced in years as this do not throng by hundreds of 
thousands to the great National Reunions of War Veterans. The actual 
Veterans attending the annual national encampments are less in number 
year by year. 

But the general attendance at the encampments is greater year by 
year. The additional attendance is composed of the immediate descend- 
ants of the old soldiers, of their neighbors and friends, who in this way 
pay them honor. This fact has been overlooked by theorists who have 
estimated that the crowds attending the encampments — or rather present 
in the cities where the encampments are held — would rapidly dwindle as 
the Veterans are dwindling in number. 

It is probable that the latest Encampments of the Grand Army, 
attended by but few surviving soldiers of the Civil war, will attract greater 
numbers of the people than have been present at any meeting when the 
survivors of the Civil war were present with ranks almost as full as those 
who were mustered out in 1865. 



From the Chicago Record. March 15th, 1901. 

THE THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT. 

The Thirty-fourth Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic, 
held in this city last year, was probably the greatest in the history of that 
wonderful organization of Veterans. The attendance was large, the out- 
ward display imposing and the friendly interest shown by the general 
public exceptionally warm. Before the Encampment began it was seen to 
be improbable that another reunion of similar size and importance would 
ever be held, and the managers went to work to make it a notable event. 
How well they succeeded was shown at the time, but the recently issued 
report of the Finance Committee having the Encampment financiering in 
charge discloses not only the generosity and good will of the public, but 
the skill, good judgment and economy with which the officials carried out 
their work. A careful revision and audit of the accounts has been made 
and upon this showing Chairman William H. Harper of the committee 
is able to display a gratifying record. As an illustration of what may be 
done under careful management and with a quickly responsive and gen- 
erous public, the Encampment report is to be regarded with just pride. 



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List of Subscribers. 



Alsip Brick Company $ 25.00 

American National Bank 100.00 

American Trust & Savings Bank 100.00 

Allen, W. D. Manufacturing Company 25.00 

Anderson. A. E i5-00 

Anderson. C. K 500 

Anheuser-Busch Brewing Association 100.00 

Auditorium Hotel 2,500.00 

Adams & Westlake Company 5000 

Abt, L. & Son 10.00 

American Express Company 20.00 

Aldrich, Charles H 500 

Arnold. B. J 100.00 

Atterly, J. M 5-00 

American Radiator Company 50.00 

Allingham Stove Works 300 

Assets Realization Company 5-00 

Armour & Company 500.00 

Ansonia Clock Company, The 25.00 

Allen, Charles A 10.00 

Aaron, E. A 100 

American Oyster House 25.00 

Allen. Benj. & Company 50.00 

Arnold Electric Power Station Company 10.00 

Armour Postal Station Employes 13-50 

Armstrong, Charles G 5-00 

Anglo-American Provision Company 50.00 

Arnold, R. B S-OO 

Arend, A. Drug Company i-OO 

Atkinson, J. M 5-00 

Ayer & Lord Tie Company 50.00 

Auditorium Pharmacy 10.00 

Aaron, E. A. & Brother i.oo 

Ardo. Cofferata & Company 100 

Anguish, D. B 100 

Artingstall, Samuel G S-OO 

Ames. J. C 5000 

Abt, L. W. & Companv 2.00 

Butler, John S S-OO 

Beaumont. George S-OO 

Belding-Hall Manufacturing Company 10.00 

Bauer. John i-OO 

Butler, Walter 2.00 

Buzzacott, F. H 400 

Brand Brewing Company 20.00 

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Brownell Improvement Company 25.00 

Barber Asphalt Paving Company 25.00 

Best & Russell Company 50.00 

Bradley, J. Har ley 25.00 

Berghoff, Herman J loo.oo 

Barrett, Elmer E 5.00 

Brewers' Association 2,000.00 

Bankers' National Bank 100.00 

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company 1,000.00 

Badenoch, J. J 25.00 

Beidler, Francis 50.00 

Becker, Mayer & Company 25.00 

Boal, Charles T 50.00 

Belding Brothers & Company 25.00 

Bloom, Sol 25.00 

Barry & Jenewein 5.00 

Eurley & Company 75-00 

Bush, W. H. & Company 12.50 

Blinn, E. B. & Company 10.00 

Bigelow Brothers 25.00 

Burrell, E. L 25.00 

Burkhardt. Henry. Jr 5.00 

Brown, H. H 5.00 

Bauer, J. & Compan}' 5.00 

Bent, George P 10.00 

Bowman Dairy Company 25.00 

Booth, A. & Company 225.00 

Baird & Warner 25.00 

Bartlett, Frazier & Company 250.00 

Brosseau & Company 25.00 

Bucksbaum, L. & Company 5.00 

Benedict, M. S. Manufacturing Company 5.00 

Beygeh, R. & Brothers 5.00 

Bee, Thos. J. & Company 3.00 

Blood, Harry E i.oo 

Bauman, Jay i.oo 

Burt, C. B I.oo 

Bender, W. H i.oo 

Bemis, H. V i.oo 

Belchin, J. J i.oo 

Becken, A. C 20.00 

Brauer, Paul 50.00 

Badt-Goltz Engineering Company 5.00 

Bliss, Waller & Company 10.00 

Bunte Brothers & Spoehr 15.00 

Berry, John 10.00 

Brazil Block Coal Company . 10.00 

Bunge Brothers 15.00 

Buck & Rayner 10.00 

Bay, George P 10.00 

Baker, George R 10.00 

Bethea, S. H 50.00 

Butler, A. 5.00 

Burr, David & Company 5.00 

Ball, E. D I.oo 

Barber, A. H. & Company 10.00 

Baker. M. & Company 5.00 

Barnett Brothers 5.00 

Borden, S. S 5-00 

B. H. & Company 2.00 

Eenzeville. George & Company i.oo 

Brosseau, John B. & Company i.oo 

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Barker, Al f red & Company 5.00 

Barrel, Finley, & Company 10.00 

Burke, Richard O'S 5.00 

Bates, Onward 5.00 

Barrett, W. C 3.00 

Beuhler, Ed. H i.oo 

Bartlett, N. Gray i .00 

Burke's Hotel 10.00 

Bodwell, George F 25.00 

Behel, W. F 141.00 

Corn Exchange National Bank 200.00 

Chicago Distilling Company 25.00 

Chicago Shot Tower Company 10.00 

Chicago Spring Butt Company 10.00 

Chicago Union Lime Works Company 25.00 

Chicago National Bank 300.00 

Cole, George E. & Company 25.00 

Continental National Bank 300.00 

Colby, J. A. & Sons 10.00 

Callaghan & Company 50.00 

Cohn, Conheim & Company 5.00 

Cohn, H. & Son 10.00 

Continental Tailoring Company 10.00 

Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville R. R. Company 250.00 

Carpenter, George B. & Company 100.00 

Cunningham. W. H 10.00 

Cooke Brewing Company 50.00 

Cummings, E. A. & Company 50.00 

Carter, Z. R 100.00 

Chicago Camera Company 10.00 

Castle. George 50.00 

Curtis, Charles C 100.00 

Capper & Capper 25.00 

Commercial National Bank 300.00 

Chicago L^nion Traction Company 6,000.00 

Chicago City Railway Company 4,000.00 

Chicago & North-Western Railway Company 2,500.00 

Chicago. Burlington & Quincy Railroad Compan}- 2.500.00 

Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad Company 2,500.00 

Chicago, Great Western Railway Company 750.00 

Carson, Pirie, Scott & Company 750.00 

Cooke, John A 50.00 

Cary, Eugene 100.00 

Chase & Sanborn 50.00 

Chicago Ship Building Company 100.00 

Cahn, Wampold & Company 50.00 

Clement, Bane & Company 25.00 

Campbell, Mrs 2.00 

Crumbacker. W. E 3.00 

Chicago, Wilmington & Vermillion Coal Company 25.00 

Clay, Robinson & Company 100.00 

Chapin & Gore 50.00 

Corbin, Sons & Company 25.00 

Chicago Varnish Company 50.00 

Chicago & Alton Railroad Company 500.00 

Camden & Philadelphia Soap Company 5.00 

Coxe Brothers & Company 50.00 

Cleveland. Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railway Company. .. 750.00 

Cooley, L. E i.oo 

Chicago Belting Company 25.00 

Cameron. P. F. & Companj^ 5.00 

Chicago Consolidated Bottling Company 25.00 

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Critchell, R. S. & Company 25.00 

Chickering-Chase Brothers Company 5 00 

Castle, P. D 5.00 

Cashman, Thos. P 5.00 

Cnnnell & McClure 10.00 

Coliseum Company 100.00 

Coyne. F. E 40.00 

Coe, Aimer 5.00 

Cherrid, H. A i.oo 

Clark, O. S i.oo 

Clark, C. E i.oo 

Conzman, G. A i.oo 

Collins, W. H I.oo 

Coleman, W. A i.oo 

Collins Brothers Ice Cream Company 50.00 

Cowan & Van Every 5.00 

Chicago Edison Company 250.00 

Central Electric Company 50.00 

Crocker, Wheeler Company 15.00 

Chicago Packing & Provision Company 50.00 

Cudahy, John 25.00 

Chicago Candy Company 5.00 

Clarke Brothers Company 2.00 

Crane, F. R. & Company 10.00 

Crawley. Cook & Company 5.00 

Cash Book 1 49 i .00 

Cougle Brothers i.oo 

Cella, J. F. & Company 5.00 

Cuneo Brothers 5,00 

Callahan, George C. & Company 5.00 

Campbell, M. L 2.00 

Coyne Brothers 5.00 

Cutcheon. George M. & Company i.oo 

Cahn. R. R 10.00 

Cun radi Brothers 5.00 

Christenson. H. C 3.00 

Chicago Label & Box Company 5.00 

Cahill. P. J 25.00 

Crane Company lOO.OO 

Childs, S. D. & Company 72.40 

Chapin & Gaylord 25.00 

Chytraus. A 5.00 

Chicago Crushed Stone Company 25.00 

City of Chicago 3,000.00 

Dennehey, Chas. & Company 100.00 

Dickinson, Charles 5.00 

Diesel. Frank Can Company 50.00 

Dun, R. G. & Company 25.00 

Ducat & Lyon 25.00 

Dennison Manufacturing Company 25.00 

Dean Brothers Blank Book & Printing Company 123.00 

Dunlap & Company 25.00 

Delaney & Murphy 100.00 

Daube, Cohn & Company 25.00 

Dixon. Arthur Transfer Company 25.00 

Deering Harvesting Company 250.00 

Dallemand & Company 10.00 

Durgin. J. C. & Company 15.00 

Dering. J. K 10.00 

Drew. Charles W. & Company 25.00 

Doane. J. W. & Company 15.00 

Dunbar. E. (Michigan City. Tnd.) 5.00 

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Donnersberger, Joseph lo.oo 

Donohoe, Francis E 50.00 

Davidson, J. K 5.00 

Davis, B. Frank 5.00 

Doussang, Frank i .00 

Davis, The John Company 5.00 

Dreibus-Heim Company 5.00 

Dale & Sempill Drug Company 5.00 

Dearborn Theatre 100.00 

Evenden. John G 2.00 

Ellwood, I. L 50.00 

Ederheimer, Stein & Company 50.00 

Eaton, Henry Z 6.00 

Ericson. John 5.00 

Everett, W. & Son 10.00 

Emerson Piano Company 5.00 

Electric Appliance Company 50.00 

Electric Storage Battery Company 25.00 

Electrician Publishing Company 15.00 

Eckhart, B. A 100.00 

Edelweiss, The 50.00 

Economical Drug Company 50.00 

Emerson Drug Company 5.00 

Ermeling, L. R & Company 5.00 

Ellis, W. J. & Company 5.00 

Emerson. Marlow & Company 5.00 

Earl Fruit Company 5.00 

Evans, D. E. & Company 10.00 

Edmanson, James 10.00 

Felix & Marston 50.00 

Foreman Brothers Banking Company 25.00 

Forbrich, Joseph F 2.00 

First National Bank 500.00 

Fort Dearborn National Bank 100.00 

Flood, T. H. & Company 25.00 

Franks, H. J. & Company 25.00 

Fisk, D. B. & Company 50.00 

Friedman, O. J 5.00 

Frauenfelder, C 3.00 

Fraser. W. A 10.00 

Fitz Simons, Charles 100.00 

Farson, Leach & Company 25.00 

Fair, The 1,000.00 

Farwell, John V. & Company 750.00 

Ford, J. S., John.son & Company 50.00 

Fraser & Chalmers 50.00 

Feilchenfeld Brothers i.oo 

Fairbank, N. K. & Company 25.00 

Friedman, J. & Company 10.00 

Finstad & Johnson 5.00 

Ford River Lumber Company 25.00 

Field, Marshall & Company 2,000.00 

Failing & Wagner 5.00 

Foreman. Henry G 10.00 

Fairbanks, Morse & Company 50.00 

Fuller, George H. & Son Company 5.00 

Fowler, E. S 5.00 

Florsheim. J.. Kunstadter & Company 5.00 

Felsenthal Brothers & Company 5.00 

Forsinger. J. W 5.00 

Falk, Harry 1. 00 

Farley. J. H. Manufacturing Company 15.00 

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Frank, George & Company 5.00 

Foster, A. M. Company 5.00 

Fuller & Fuller Company 10.00 

Fish, S. T. & Company 5.00 

Frese, H. C 10.00 

Fine Arts Building 200.00 

Gerwig, Frank L 10.00 

Goodwin, Hall & Henshaw 25.00 

Goldman, E. & Company 25.00 

Gatzert, J. L. & Company 10.00 

Gutta Percha Rubber Manufacturing Company, The 25.00 

Goodrich, The B. F. Company 25.00 

Grommes & Ulrich 100.00 

Great Northern Hotel 1,000.00 

Goodman, Louis 10.00 

Greer, Mills & Company 100.00 

Goodrich Transportation Company 100.00 

Graham & Morton Transportation Company 25.00 

Gimbel, M. & Sons 25.00 

Green, George Lumber Company 10.00 

Gourley, Arthur Company 10.00 

Gilbert & Bennett Manufacturing Company 10.00 

Guthrie, Ossian 5.00 

Gillett, E. W 25.00 

Gadsden & Kohtz 25.00 

Givins, Robert C 10.00 

Gould, Frank 25.00 

Graves, Chas. E. & Company 15.00 

Geneva Optical Company 10.00 

Goldsmith Brothers 5.00 

Gordon & Morrison 5.00 

Gauser , G. A i .00 

Graves, C. S i .00 

Gillespie, C. H i.oo 

Gilbert, William L. Clock Company 25.00 

Gorham Manufacturing Company 25.00 

General Electric Company 100.00 

General Incandescent Arc Light Company 25.00 

Gregory Electric Company 15.00 

Guarantee Electric Company 10.00 

Gunther, C. F 50.00 

Gault House 50.00 

Gallagher Brothers 5.00 

George, M. & Company 5.00 

Garribaldi & Cuneo 5.00 

Gridley, Maxon & Company 5.00 

Ginocchio, Costa & Company 2.50 

Garden City Banking & Trust Company 50.00 

Gordon, Charles U 50.00 

Greenebaum Sons 25.00 

Giles, William A 50.00 

Gleason, F. P & Son i9-70 

Gregston, Samuel 200.00 

Hibbard, W. G., Jr 3.50 

Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Company 100.00 

Hoyt, W. M. Company 100.00 

Heissler & Junge Company 20.00 

Henshaw, PL H 11.00 

Hirsch, Samuel i.oo 

Harris, N. W. & Company 50.00 

Hush, A. B ^.. I.oo 

Hoffman, Fred i5-00 

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Harvey, Squire T. & Son 20.00 

Holden, N. B 50.00 

Hibernian Banking Association 50.00 

Heywood Brothers & Wakefield Company 50.00 

Hartman Furniture and Carpet Company 25.00 

Harding, A. J 40.00 

Henderson, C. M. & Company 100.00 

Hardy, F. A. & Company 25.00 

Hart, Shaffner & Marx lOO.oo 

Hefter, Livingston & Company 5.00 

Hooker, H. M. Company 25.00 

Heath & Milligan Manufacturing Company 50.00 

Hub, The 200.00 

Hagen, A. T. Company 10.00 

Hartvvell, Edwin S. Lumber Company 50.00 

Heath, Witbeck & Company 10.00 

Hines, Edward Lumber Company 50.00 

Holt Lumber Company 25.00 

Hill, Edgar A 10.00 

Habicht & Braun 10.00 

LIughes, William N i.oo 

Hunt, Robert W. & Company 10.00 

Hill, CD 2.00 

Horner, Henry & Company 25.00 

Hughes, Thomas 5.00 

Hedstrom. E. L. & Company 50.00 

Hammond. L. D. & Company 10.00 

Hosmer, R. W. & Company 10.00 

Haas & Company 5.00 

Hanchett Paper Company 10.00 

Hall & Ross Husking Glove Company 10.00 

Heineman, William C. & Company 10.00 

Hammond, C. L 10.00 

Hannah & Hogg 50.00 

Hollinger, A. & Company 10.00 

Hayes, David 25.00 

Howard, Bartels & Company 10.00 

Hamilton Manufacturing Company 5.00 

Heusner Baking Company 100.00 

Hcnrici, Philip. Jr 25.00 

Herrick, E. F i.oo 

Heusner, L. B i.oo 

Heg, Ernest i.oo 

Hine Brothers Company 2.00 

Hyman. Berg & Company 25.00 

Hurlburd. Warren & Company 100.00 

Huyler's 10.00 

Hatch, A. F 10.00 

Hunt Hotel Company 25.00 

Hotel Bismack Company 25.00 

Home Lumber Company 10.00 

Harms & Scheuber 5.00 

Hall, Wedge & Carter 2.00 

Hanley Brothers 2.00 

Harville & Jones 2.00 

Heinze, F. & Company 2.00 

Harris, J. A 25.00 

Hart & Frank 10.00 

Haberer & Del fosse 5.00 

Heller, L. & Company 5.00 

Harris, J. F 100.00 

Hahn, H. F. & Company 50.00 

83 



Illinois Screw Company 5.00 

International Tailoring Company 25.00 

Ismond, R. E. & Company 10.00 

Illinois Central Railroad Company 2,500.00 

Irwin, Aleck i.oo 

Irwin, John i.oo 

Illinois Watch Case Company 25.00 

Ilseng, C. J. & Company i.oo 

Ingersoll, G. W 2.00 

Jackson. W. H. & Company 25.00 

Johnson Chair Company 25.00 

James, Fred S. & Company 50.00 

Jones & Laughlins 100.00 

Juergens & Anderson 25.00 

Judd, F. H I.oo 

James, J. W i.oo 

Judah, Noble B 50.00 

Jones, H. D. & Company 2.00 

Jackson, F. P. & Company 2.50 

Kimbell, S. S 25.00 

Kimbark, S. D 50.00 

Kauffman, Fred 25.00 

Kohl, Chas. E 50.00 

Karpen, S. & Brother 50.00 

Knopf, Philip 50.00 

Koenig & Gamer Furniture Company 25.00 

Kirk, James S. & Company 100.00 

Kuh, Nathan & Fischer Company 100.00 

B. Kuppenheimer & Company 100.00 

Kohn Brothers 50.00 

Kaufman, Chas. & Brothers 25.00 

Kahn, Felix & Company 10.00 

Kohnstamm, R. & Company 10.00 

Keith Brothers & Company 25.00 

Kimball, W. W. Company 25.00 

Knight. Wm. M 150.00 

Kavanagh, Marcus 5.00 

Kirchberg, E 5.00 

Kinsley & Baumann 50.00 

Keller, J. S i.oo 

Kountz. John S i.oo 

Keeler, W i.oo 

Keller, James S 3.00 

Keystone Watch Case Company 25.00 

Knights. C. H. & Company 20.00 

Kimball, Ernest M 25.00 

Kohler Brothers 25.00 

Kohlsaat, H. H. & Company 200.00 

Kranz, John 25.00 

Kehoe & Company 25.00 

Keller, T. C 10.00 

Klein, Frederick 2.00 

Knight & Brown 25.00 

Kleene, C. F. W. & Company i.oo 

Knight. Donnelly & Company 25.00 

Krousknp, Walter H 5-00 

Kerf cot, W. D. & Company 25.00 

Kozmin ski & Yondorf 25.00 

Kee & Chapell Dairy Company 50.00 

Knickerbocker Ice Company 250.00 

Long, J. B. Manufacturing Company 5.00 

Lalance & Grosjean Manufacturing Company 25.00 



Lawyers' Co-Operative Publishing Company 1500 

Lewis, D. B 25.00 

Lamm & Company 25.00 

Lange, A 5.00 

Litt, Jacob 100.00 

Lexington Hotel 500.00 

Lambert, John 100.00 

Loewenstein, L. & Sons 25.00 

Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway Company 1,000.00 

Leiand Hotel 300.00 

Longley, Low & Alexander 25.00 

Lill, George Coal Company 25.00 

Loucks, T. C 50.00 

Lehigh Valley Coal Company 50.00 

Lyman & Herrick 10.00 

Lyon & Healy 25.00 

Lancashire Insurance Company 5.00 

Lewis, L J 10.00 

Lamson Brothers 25.00 

Lyon, R. S 25.00 

Logan, F. G 200.00 

Lewald, F. & Company 5.00 

Lebolt, M. H 5.00 

Lukes, Louis i.oo 

Lord. Owen & Company 25.00 

Lapp & Flershem 50.00 

Lauterbach & Birdof 2.00 

Lapham, Everson & Company i.oo 

Lally & Sweeney 5.00 

Love, C. F 5.00 

Le Fevre & Disher 5.00 

Linn, George W. Company 2.50 

Love, Sidney C 25.00 

Levi, A. M 2.00 

Loeb, Sidney & Company 10.00 

Loftia Brothers & Company 5.00 

Linn, John A 50.00 

McArthur, W 25.00 

McCormick, Stanley 50.00 

McCoy's Hotel 200.00 

McCormick Harvesting Machine Company 100.00 

McWilliams. Lafayette 100.00 

McArthur. W. D i.oo 

McClay, A. L 5.00 

Macdonald. Chas. B 25.00 

McKelHgan & Ottens 5.00 

Mead Cycle Company 5.00 

Marblehead Lime Company 25.00 

Moulding, Thomas Company 25.00 

Meacham & Wright 25.00 

Miller, John S 10.00 

Morey, C. R i.oo 

Martin, W. R i.oo 

Marshall. George E. & Company 10.00 

Moos, J. & B 25.00 

Metropolitan National Bank 300.00 

Merchants' Loan & Trust Company 300.00 

iVIechanical Rubber Company 25.00 

Meyer & Company 25.00 

Moore, L. P 10.00 

Murphy Brothers 25.00 

Marks, H. W. & Company 25.00 

85 



Martin, A. D 25.00 

Mussey, W. P. & Company 50.00 

Merchants' National Bank 300.00 

Moloney-Bennett Belting Company 25 00 

Malzen, H. C i.oo 

Mallen. H. Z. & Company 20.00 

Moran, Mayer & Meyer 50.00 

Miller, John G. & Company 25.00 

Michigan Central Railroad Company 1,000.00 

Merriam, Collins & Dexter 25.00 

Martin, N. & Company 25.00 

Mallory Commission Company 100.00 

Meyer, George & Company 5.00 

Mangier, The William Catering Company 10.00 

Mandel Brothers 500.00 

Manhattan Brewing Company 10.00 

Marsh, Bingham Company 10.00 

Mears, C. H. & Company 10.00 

Miller, C. P. & Company 10.00 

Mueller, Wm. Company 10.00 

Messinger Hardwood Lumber Company 10.00 

Murray, John & Company 25.00 

Moody & Waters Company 25.00 

Murphy Varnish Company 50.00 

Moore & James 25.00 

Manufacturers' Piano Company 5.00 

Munger, Ebbert & Company 10.00 

Millar, E. B. & Company 25.00 

Magruder, B. D 5.00 

Mix, Ira J 50.00 

Munson, Charles A 50.00 

Moore & Evans 20.00 

Manheimer, L 10.00 

Morse. F. E. Company 10.00 

Milhenning. J 5.00 

Marshall, George E 5.00 

MacVeagh, Franklin & Company 100.00 

Moir, Harry C i.oo 

Montgomery, G. W 10.00 

Morrison Hotel & Restaurant Company 100.00 

Monroe, The 50.00 

Morrison, Plummer & Company 25.00 

Mead. M. A. & Company 20.00 

Merriam, Jonathan 50.00 

Miller & Davis Company 5.00 

Merrell, Wink & Nagel 2.00 

Middcndorf, George & Company 10.00 

Merrill & Eldredge 5.00 

Martin, Henry 2.00 

Meyers, Harry i.oo 

Markham, F. H 10.00 

Alergean, R i .00 

]\Iillinger, Robert i.oo 

Mayr, George H 5.00 

Mussel white. A. C 5.00 

National Enameling & Stamping Company 25.00 

National Biscuit Company 200.00 

Northwestern National Bank 100.00 

New York Belting & Packing Company 25.00 

Neiglick, C. F 5.00 

National Bank of the Republic 200.00 

New York, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad Company 500.00 

86 



N'onotuck Silk Company 25.00 

Nelson & Kreuter 5.00 

National Live Stock Bank 200.00 

Northwestern Fuel Company 50.00 

Newton, P. A 10.00 

Newman, Northrup & Levinson 5.00 

Newberry, Walter C 20.00 

Norton Brothers 50.00 

Noble, F. H. & Company 10.00 

National Jobbing Company 5.00 

New Haven Clock Company 25.00 

Newhall, F. & Son 10.00 

Newhall, Sylvan 5.00 

Nichols, E. R. & Company 3.00 

Nellis, F. E 5.00 

Noble, A 5.00 

Nixon. William Penn 50.00 

Nelson, Geo. W i.oo 

Obendorf, N. L 10.00 

Opper & Company 5.00 

O'Meara Bros i.oo 

Oswego Starch Company 25.00 

Olson, A. J 50.00 

Ogden, Sheldon & Company 25.00 

Olsen, A. J i.oo 

O'Hearn, Thos I.oo 

Oconto Company 25.00 

Oxley, J. L. & Company i.oo 

O'Beirne & Egan T.oo 

Owen, Mark & Company 5.00 

O'Hearn & Fitzgerald 5.00 

Patten, Jas. A 100.00 

Postal Telegraph-Cable Company 50.00 

Peters. Homer H 25.00 

Poole & Brown 10.00 

Price. E. V. & Co 25.00 

Powers. Harry J 100.00 

Pullman Company. The 2,500.00 

Peoples' Gas Light & Coke Company 1.525.00 

Pennsylvania Company 1,250.00 

Palmer House 5,250.00 

Putnam, A. A. & Son 50.00 

Pickands, Brown & Co 100.00 

Pfaelzer. David M. & Co 25.00 

Peck, W. S. & Co 25.00 

Palmer, L E. (Middletown, Conn.) 20.00 

Peirce & Norton 5.00 

Pittsburgh. Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad Company. . 1,250.00 

Paltzer, C. A. Lumber Company 25.00 

Paepcke-Leicht Lumber Company 25 .00 

Preston. Demming H 12.50 

Price Baking Powder Company 25.00 

Price Flavoring Extract Company 25.00 

Pellet & Hunter 10.00 

Prentiss. Wm 5.00 

Pettibone. P. F. & Company 5.00 

Polkey, Samuel 5.00 

Pauling, E. G 25.00 

Purdy. J. H. & Company 2.00 

Peck, C. E 1 .00 

Paulsen, O i.oo 

Prager, S. A , i .00 

87 



Peterson, P. S i.oo 

Plow's & Company 5.00 

Pfaff, A. & Company i.oo 

Porter Bros. & Company 10.00 

Porritt, A. V 10.00 

Porter, M. N i.oo 

Pictorial Printing Company 5.00 

Painter, E. J 5.00 

Peabody, Houghteling & Company 25.00 

Peacock, C. D 50.00 

Price, V. C 10.00 

Phenix Insurance Company 25.00 

Quaker City Rubber Company 15.00 

Royal Trust Company 50.00 

Reinberg, Geo 2.00 

Reinberg, Peter 5.00 

Re3mo]ds, M. A 5.00 

Royal Tailors 25.00 

Reid, Murdock & Company 100.00 

Retzer, Walter & Company 10.00 

Reinach, Ullman & Company 15.00 

Revell, A. H. & Company 100.00 

Raymond, S. B 100.00 

Reubens, Dupuy & Fischer 50.00 

Republic Iron & Steel Company 100.00 

Rosenwald & Weil 35-00 

Rothschild, Felix & Co 5.00 

Rosenbaum Brothers & Company 100.00 

Reddick, Jas 25.00 

Ripley, Wm. & Son 15.00 

Rittenhouse & Embree Company 25.00 

Riverton Coal Company, The 15.00 

Richardson, O. S. & Company 50.00 

Randolph, Isham 2.00 

Rollo, Wm. E. & Son 5.00 

Re Qua, S. F. & Son 10.00 

Rosenthal, Julius 5.00 

Rockwood Brothers & Company 1500 

Rumsey, Lightner & Company 100.00 

Robbins & Appleton 25.00 

Rich & Allen Company 5.00 

Racine, Jules & Company 5.00 

Rapp, Wm. K i.oo 

Regensburg, Jas i.oo 

Rapp. Jno I.oo 

Ryerson, Jos. & Company 50.00 

Rowe Bros 20.00 

Roeblings, Jno. A. Sons Company 50.00 

Rector's 50.00 

Railton, B. A 100.00 

Rutherford, A. E 2.00 

Rosenbaum Bros 100.00 

Rueckheim, F. W. & Brothet 25.00 

Richards, Ed. T i.oo 

Rhode, R. E 10.00 

Ross, B. L 2.00 

Rogers, Wm. A 10.00 

Radtke, R. C 500 

Randall, J. L 5-00 

Rusk, Jno I.oo 

Riley, J. A 24.85 

Randolph Box & Label Company, The 5.00 

88 



Smith, Dunlap & Company 25.00 

Scholle, H. E. & Company 10.00 

Sherwood, Ludlow S 25.00 

Shepard, C. Sidney & Company 25.00 

Sackley, Jas. A 25.00 

Sears, Humbert & Company 25.00 

Stearns Lime & Stone Company 25.00 

Standard Oil Company 100.00 

Straus Brothers Company 25.00 

Sutter Brothers 50.00 

Shortall & Alurison 10.00 

Stein, Philip 5.00 

Smith, Philetus 5.00 

Shepard, Frank 10.00 

Seng, Company The 10.00 

Scanlan, D. W 5.00 

Strauss Brothers 25.00 

Stenson Brewing Company 25.00 

Smyth, W. J 5.00 

Spalding, A. G. & Brothers 25.00 

Steuben County Wine Company 50.00 

Schimpferman, W. H 25.00 

Straus, Edward E. & Company 25.00 

Sokol , Jno 1 .00 

Sontag, Frederick 50.00 

Shayne, Jno. T. & Company 50.00 

State Bank of Chicago 100.00 

Siegel, Cooper & Company 500.00 

Smyth, John M. & Company 100.00 

Simon, Robt. M 50.00 

Shope, Mathias & Barrett 10.00 

Smith, R. P. Sons & Company 25.00 

Smith, Wallace Shoe Company 75-00 

Selz, Schwab & Company 150.00 

South Chicago Furnace Company 50.00 

Sherman Bros. & Company 50.00 

Strouss, Eisendrath & Company 25.00 

Spitz, Landaur & Company 25.00 

Stott, Jas 10.00 

Smyth, W. S 10.00 

Swift & Company 500.00 

Skinner, Wm. Manufacturing Company 25.00 

Stockton, Jos. Company 25.00 

Sweet, Dempster & Company 25.00 

Schlesinger & Mayer 250.00 

Stevens, Chas. A. & Bros 100.00 

Soper Lumber Company 50.00 

South Side Lumber Company 10.00 

Schultz Brothers 500 

Sawyer. Goodman Company 25.00 

Spalding Lumber Company 25.00 

Seymour & Peck Company 5.00 

Smith, F. P. Wire & Iron Works 10.00 

Schenck. S. C 50.00 

Smith, Miller, Whitney & Barbour 10.00 

Story & Clark Piano Company 10.00 

Steger & Company 10.00 

Summy, Clayton F 5.00 

Smith. F. G 500 

Schneider, E. & Company 10.00 

Schuman Piano Company 2.00 

Stewart. Archibald A 25.00 

S9 



Snow, Edgar M. & Company 25.00 

Straus, S. W. & Co 25.00 

Sargent & Lundy 25.00 

Sprague, Warner & Company 250.00 

Security Title & Trust Company 25.00 

Schwartz, Dupee & Company 125.00 

Scheader, Wittsein Company 15.00 

Shourds, Adcock & Tuefel 10.00 

Schwartz, J. S 5.00 

Schmidt, F. W. H 5.00 

Stone Brothers 5.00 

Soden. G. A 5.00 

Sproehule & Company 5.00 

Sparrow, Wm. S 5.00 

Saratoga Hotel 100.00 

Shordiska, P. R 3.00 

Sebree, J. K i.oo 

Stillson, F. C 1.00 

Steele, S. B i.oo 

Sercomb, A. L 50.00 

Sprague Electric Company 25.00 

Schureman & Hayden 10.00 

Smith, F. M. Company 200.00 

Steele-Wedeles Company 50.00 

Shields. M 25.00 

Spaulding & Company 50.00 

Stein & Ellbogen Company 20.00 

Sager & Lyon 3.00 

Summers, Brown & Company i.oo 

Schmidt & Brothers i.oo 

Schwenner, H. P i .00 

Scales. J. C. & C. R 10.00 

Smith. Cordes & Co 5.00 

Sherwood, Henry M 10.00 

Sidenberg, Malvern 25.00 

Scupham, W. C 10.00 

Schmitt, John J 3.00 

Sharp & Smith 5.00 

Schulte, H. J 2.00 

Schmeling, F. Drug Company i.oo 

Simons Brothers & Company 10.00 

Thompson, Geo. L. Manufacturing Company 5.00 

Terrell. W. T i.oo 

Trowbridge, McDonald & Nivers Company 25.00 

Tobey Furniture Company 100.00 

Taylor & Parrotte 25.00 

Thomson & Taylor Spice Company 50.00 

Tessendorff, H. W 5.00 

Teall, Edward M. & Company 10.00 

Twichell, J. 5.00 

Tolman. John A. Company 50.00 

Tuley. M. F 5.00 

Terrill. A. S. & Company 10.00 

Thompson, John R 200.00 

Turner. Chas. W i.oo 

Theurer. Jas i.oo 

Thomas, Seth Clock Company 25.00 

Towle Manufacturing Company 25.00 

Traders' Insurance Company 25.00 

Thompson's Restaurant, S. H 50.00 

Truax. Greene & Company 10.00 

Thometz, M. T i.oo 

90 



Taylor, S. G. & Son 5.00 

Union National Bank 200.00 

Union Trust Company 100.00 

Union Wire Mattress Company 10.00 

United States Express Company 20.00 

Union Stock Yards & Transit Company 300.00 

Upham, Fred W. Lumber Company 50.00 

Underwood, J. P 10.00 

Union Elevated Railroad Company 1,000.00 

Visconti, F 5.00 

Vaughan & Bushnell Manufacturing Company 20.00 

Victoria Hotel 300.00 

Vidmard, J. F i.oo 

Vogelsang, John Z 25.00 

Von Hermann, E 10.00 

White, H. W 500 

Wright, B. F 5.00 

Wells & Nellegar Company 25.00 

Warren, J. D. Manufacturing Company 10.00 

White, S. S. Dental Manufacturing Company 50.00 

Williams, N. A. Company 25.00 

Western Union Telegraph Company 50.00 

Webster Manufacturing Company 20.00 

Washburn, Ed i.oo 

Watts, E. S 2.00 

Willis, Walter i.oo 

Wittbold, George Company 5.00 

Wright, John C 5.00 

Weinhoeber, Ernst 5.00 

Williams, A. W 25.00 

Williams & Newman 20.00 

Wellington Hotel 500.00 

Walsh, Lange & Company 25.00 

Wells, M. D. & Company 150.00 

Whitney, Christenson & Bullock 10.00 

Work Bros. & Company 25.00 

Witkowsky, J 5.00 

Ward. Montgomery & Company 250.00 

Widman Brothers 1 .00 

Wood Brothers 100.00 

Western Supply Company, The 25.00 

Witkowsky & Affeld 25.00 

Whitbeck, H. Company 25.00 

Wilce, T. Company 25.00 

Wood, Geo. E. Lumber Company 25.00 

W^hitebreast Fuel Company 10.00 

Webster. Wiley & Company 10.00 

Westerholm Company, The 5.00 

White Rock Mineral Spring Company 10.00 

Wile, Joseph M 5.00 

Wallace. R. Sons Manufacturing Company 10.00 

Wendell & Company 5.00 

Western Watch Case Company 5.00 

Williams, George H i.oo 

Warren, F. A i.oo 

Woodcock, J. M I.oo 

Wilson, John R I.oo 

Weddels. E. L i.oo 

Wachter. John i.oo 

White, J. F I.oo 

Walter. A. E i.oo 

Waters, C. A ; i.oo 

91 



Waters, C. W i.oo 

Waterbury Clock Company 25.00 

White, Burton F 25.00 

Western Electric Company 100.00 

Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company 100.00 

Ware & Leland 50.00 

Weber, Herman 50.00 

Weaver Coal Company 25.00 

Wells, I. H 5.00 

Wilcox, Otis & Company 5.00 

Wayne & Low 10.00 

Weaver, C. H. & Company 10.00 

Wegeforth, T. C. H. & Company 5.00 

White, J. H. & Company 5.00 

Welter, Michael 2.00 

Wagner, G. M. H. & Sons 5.00 

Watson & Ludewigs i .00 

Wheeler, H. A 25.00 

Williams, Wm. P 50.00 

Weckler, G. A i.oo 

Wilson & Marshall 100.00 

Wittstein, Chas. & Company 5.00 

Wright's Livery 32.30 

Woodward, Charles 5.00 

Yondorf, Charles 5.00 

Young, R. E I.oo 

Young, Otto & Company 50.00 

Young, F. S I.oo 

Youghiogheny & Lehigh Coal Company 25.00 

Zeigler, J. & Company 5.00 

Zahn, E. A i.oo 

Total $83,282.75 



92 



Summary of Subscriptions. 



Number. At each. Amount. 

106 $ i-oo $ 106.00 

30 2.00 60.00 

II 300 3300 

176 5.00 880.00 

132 10.00 1,320.00 

18 1500 270.00 

17 20.00 340.00 

192 25.00 4,800.00 

1 35-00 35.00 

2 40.00 80.00 

107 50.00 5,350.00 

2 75-00 150.00 

65 100.00 6,500.00 

I 125.00 125.00 

I 141.00 141.00 

3 150.00 450.00 

13 200.00 2,600.00 

1 225 . 00 225 . 00 

8 250.00 2,000.00 

9 300.00 2,700.00 

9 500.00 4,500.00 

4 750.00 3,000.00 

6 1,000.00 6,000.00 

2 1,250.00 2,500.00 

1 1,525-00 1,525.00 

2 2,000.00 4,000.00 

6 2,500.00 15,000.00 

I 3,000.00 3,000.00 

I 4,000.00 4,000.00 

I 5,250.00 5,250.00 

I 6,000.00 6.000.00 

15 Miscellaneous 342.75 



944 $83,282.75 

Average 88 . 22 



93 



INDEX. 



Officers of the General Committee 2 

Officers of the Executive Committee 2 

Chairmen of Committees 2 

Report of the Chairman of the Executive Committee 3 

Report of the Executive Director 4 

Report of the Chairman of the Finance Committee 12 

Itemized Expenses of Committees 16 

Report of the Treasurer 20 

Report of the Auditing Committee 21 

Report of J. J. Healy, Auditor Preliminary Committee 22 

Report of the Secretary 23 

Report of the Committee on Religious Exercises 25 

Report of the Committee on Free Quarters 28 

Report of the EntertainmentCommittee 32 

Report of the Committee on Camp-fires and Reunions 33 

Report of the Bureau of Information 36 

Report oi the Committee on Parade and Review 40 

Report of the Medical Department 42 

Report of the Committee on Hotels, Boarding and Lodging Houses 45 

Report of the Committee on Decoration and Illumination 47 

Description of the Architectural Decorations 49 

Report of the Military Committee 50 

Report of the Press Committee 52 

Report of the Ladies of the G. A. R 53 

Report of the Woman's Relief Corps 54 

Report of the Committee on Transportation 55 

Report of the Committee on Public Order 55 

Report of the Conmiittee on Colored Troops 56 

Report of the Committee on Veterans' Road Race 57 

List of Committees 58 

Resolutions and Letters 70 

Editorial Comments 74 

List of Subscribers 77 

Summary of Sulwcriptions 93 



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